General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Hitachi DH 52ME Handling Instructions Manual

CONTENTS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........................................ 23
ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................. 25
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................. 26
SYMBOLS .................................................................................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 27
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 27
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately).............................................. 28
APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................ 30
PRIOR TO OPERATION ............................................................................... 30
HOW TO USE ............................................................................................... 33
USING DRILL CHUCK, CHUCK ADAPTER ................................................. 35
HOW TO USE THE CORE BIT ..................................................................... 36
GREASE REPLACEMENT ........................................................................... 37
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............................................................ 37
SERVICE PARTS LIST ................................................................................. 39

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of fl ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
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