Hitachi C 10FSHCT Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 5

n) The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade.
If confi ned, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece
could get wedged against the blade and thrown
violently.
o) Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods or
tubing.
Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing
the blade to "bite" and pull the work with your hand
into the blade.
p) Let the blade reach full speed before contacting
the workpiece.
This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being
thrown.
q) If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the miter saw off . Wait for all moving parts to stop
and disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to free
the jammed material.
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause lass of control or damage to the miter saw.
r) After fi nishing the cut, release the switch, hold
the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece.
Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is
dangerous.
s) Hold the handle fi rmly when making an incomplete
cut or when releasing the switch before the saw
head is completely in the down position.
The braking action of the saw may cause the saw
head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk
of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR USE OF
THIS POWER TOOL AND SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following specifi c operating instructions must
be observed when using this POWER TOOL in
order to avoid injury:
DO's
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO
ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Review this Manual and familiarize yourself with the
safety rules and operating instructions for this POWER
TOOL before attempting to use it.
2. Remove all packing materials attached or connected
to the tool before attempting to operate it.
3. Always confi rm that the POWER TOOL is clean before
using it.
4. Always wear snug-fi tting clothing, non-skid footwear
(preferably with steel toes) and eye protection when
operating the POWER TOOL.
5. Always handle the POWER TOOL carefully. If the
POWER TOOL falls or strikes against a hard object,
it might become deformed or cracked or sustain other
damage.
6. Always cease operating the saw at once, if you notice
any abnormality whatsoever.
7. Always confirm that all components are mounted
properly and securely before using the tool.
8. When replacing the saw blade, always confi rm that the
rpm rating of the new blade is correct for use on this
tool.
9. Always shut off the power and wait for the saw blade to
completely stop rotating before doing any maintenance
or adjustments.
10. During slide cutting, always push the saw blade away
from the operator.
11. Always clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece to the
fence; otherwise the workpiece might be thrust form the
table and cause bodily harm.
12. During miter or bevel cutting, always wait for the rotation
of the blade to stop completely before lifting the saw
blade.
13. Always make a trial run fi rst before attempting any new
use of the saw.
14. Always handle the saw blade with care when
dismounting and mounting it.
15. Always confi rm that the workpiece is free of nails or
other foreign objects before beginning a cut.
16. Always keep your hands out of the path of the saw
blade.
17. Always confi rm that the lower guard is in the proper
place before using the saw.
18. Always confi rm that the lower guard does not obstruct
the sliding motion of the saw before attempting slide
cutting.
19. Inspect the tool power cords periodically.
20. Always confi rm that the proper lengths and types of
extension cords are being utilized, if necessary, before
starting the tool.
21. Always confi rm that the motor air vents are fully open
before using the tool.
22. Always wait until the motor has reached full speed
before starting a cut.
23. Always keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and
grease. Hold the tool fi rmly when in use.
24. Always use outboard stands to provide support for
long workpieces that overhang the table of the slide
compound miter saw.
25. Always operate the tool after ensuring the workpiece
is fi xed properly with a vise assembly.
26. The operating instructions provided with the tool shall
direct the user to secure the tool to supporting structure
if, during normal operation, there is a tendency for the
tool to tip over, slide, or walk on the supporting surface.
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