Hitachi C12RSH2S Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 2

English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before
operating or maintaining this power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety
rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs,
and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY" section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which
contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identifi ed by WARNINGS on the power
tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifi cally recommended by metabo HPT.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or
may cause machine damage.
NOTE emphasizes essential information.
MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS
Symbols
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual.
Always wear eye protection.
Always wear hearing protection.
V volts
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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.
2
Hz hertz
A amperes
n
no load speed
o
Class II Construction
---/min revolutions per minute
alternating current
SAFETY