Safety; Inportant Safety Instructions For Using Power Tools - Hitachi VB 16Y Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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INPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS TOOL:
WARNING:
1. ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. ALWAYS REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING TOOL.
Always confirm that all keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed from the tool
before it is turned on.
3. ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Avoid injuries by not cluttering the work areas and
work benches.
4. NEVER USE TOOL IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. Never use the power tool in damp
or wet places and never expose it to rain. Always keep the work area well lighted.
5. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOITER NEAR THE WORK AREA. Keep all
people (especially children) away from the work area. Always unplug unattended tools
and keep the work place tamper-proof by installing locks on the doors and on the master
switches. Always remove the lock-off button from the tool and store it in a secure place,
when the tool is not in use.
6. NEVER FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely if it is operated at the
rate for which it was designed.
7. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS. Never force a tool or an attachment to do a job for
which it was not designed.
8. ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL. Never wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught
in the moving parts. Always wear non-slip footwear, preferably with steel toes. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL TO PREVENT EYE
INJURY. Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection because the lenses are
not made of safety glass. Also, use a face mask for additional safety and wear a dust mask
if the cutting/bending operation produces dust.
10. ALWAYS SECURE THE WORKPIECE TO THE FENCE OR THE TABLE. Use clamps or a vise
to hold the workpiece in place. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
11. NEVER OVERREACH. Always keep proper footing and balance when working with the
tool.
12. ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Always keep tools sharp and clean for the best
and safest performance. Always follow instructions for lubricating the tool and for
changing accessories.receptacle.
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SAFETY

When using this electric tool, take all necessary precautions to minimize
the risk of electric shock or other personal injury.
In particular, always comply with the following safety rules: