Hitachi CM 4SB2 Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 5

b) Use safety equipment. Alw ays w ear eye protection.
Safety equipm ent such as dust m ask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions w ill reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the sw itch is in the off position before plugging
in.
Carrying pow er tools w ith your finger on the sw itch or plugging in pow er tools that
have the sw itch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or w rench before turning the pow er tool on.
A w rench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the pow er tool m ay result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the pow er tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not w ear loose clothing or jew ellery. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves aw ay from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jew ellery or long hair can be caught in m oving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Pow er tool use and care
a) Do not force the pow er tool. Use the correct pow er tool for your application.
The correct pow er tool w ill do the job better and safer at the rate for w hich it w as
designed.
b) Do not use the pow er tool if the sw itch does not turn it on and off.
Any pow er tool that cannot be controlled w ith the sw itch is dangerous and m ust be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the pow er source and/ or the battery pack from the pow er
toll before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing pow er tools.
Such preventive safety m easures reduce the risk of starting the pow er tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle pow er tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar w ith the pow er tool or these instructions to operate the pow er tool.
Pow er tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) M aintain pow er tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the pow er tools operation.
If damaged, have the pow er tool repaired before use.
M any accidents are caused by poorly m aintained pow er tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly m aintained cutting tools w ith sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g) Use the pow er tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance w ith these
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of pow er tool,
taking into account the w orking conditions and the w ork to be performed.
Use of the pow er tool for operations different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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