Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Cordless Circular Saw; Important Safety Instructions For Battery Charger - Hitachi C 18DSL Instruction Manual

16. Never use a tool which is defective or operating
abnormally.
If the tool appears to be operating unusually,
making strange noises, or otherwise appears
defective, stop using it immediately and arrange
for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center.
17. Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or struck against
hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
18. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack
plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly
dampened with soapy water and dried thoroughly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF THE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
WARNING:
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of the cordless circular
saw. To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
1. Wear ear plugs when using the tool for extended
periods. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise can cause hearing loss.
2. Never wedge or tie lower guard open. Check
operation of lower guard before each use. Do not
use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw
blade.
CAUTION:
If saw is dropped, safety cover may be bent
restricting full return.
3. For this mode, the saw blades should be 165 mm.
4. Never place hands or other body parts near the
saw blade during operation. Hold the circular saw
by its handle only.
5. Because the cordless circular saw operates by
battery power, be aware of the fact that it can begin
to operate at any time.
6. Wear eye and ear protection at all times.
7. When working at elevated locations, clear the area
of other people and aware of conditions below you.
8. It is important to support the work properly and to
hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which
could cause personal injury.
9. Guard against kickback: Kickback occurs when the
saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the
operator. Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Support the panel near the cut.
• Use guide when ripping.
• Don't force tool.
• Stay alert exercise control
• Don't remove saw from work during a cut while
the blade is moving.
10. In operating, keep hold main body firmly.
11. Keep the light ON during cutting operation only.
If it is lit ON in other cases, the main body switch
can be inadvertently turned ON, resulting in
unexpected accidents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING:
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of battery chargers. To
avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for battery charger Model
UC18YRSL.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger,
(2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable
battery type BSL18 series. Other type of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result in
a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That blades of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
battery charger:
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of battery charger as specified in Table
1.
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