IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and
warnings 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
identified by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
Never use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recom-
mended by HITACHI, unless you first confirm that the planned use will be safe for
you and others.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in
moderate personal injury, or could cause machine damage.
NOTE emphasizes essential information.
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