Important Safety Instructions For All Electric Tools - Nitto Kohki EJC-32A Instruction Manual

WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL ELECTRIC TOOLS
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury and the like, including
the following.
(1) Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas and benches
invite accidents and injuries.
(2) Consider work area environment. Do not expose tools
to rain. Do not use tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Do not operate near flammable liquids or in
gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
(3) Be cautious about electric shock. When using electric
tools, do not touch any which is earthed. (Ex. Pipe, heating
apparatus, microwave oven, outside frame of refrigerator)
(4) Keep children away. Also all visitors should be kept
away from work area. Do not let visitors contact the tool,
compressor or connecting hoses.
(5) Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored
in dry, and locked-up places out of reach of children.
(6) Do not force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate which it was designed.
(7) Use right tool. Do not force a small tool of attachment to
do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Do not use tool for a purpose
not intended.
(8) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Non-skid rubber gloves
and footwear are recommended. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
(9) Always wear eye protection. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses. They do NOT protect eyes. Also
use face or dust mask, if operations create dust.
(10) Do not abuse cable. Never carry tool by connecting
cable or yank on hose to disconnect. Do not place a cable
near a place with high heat, oil, and sharp edge.
(11) Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when
practical. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
(12) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
(13) Cautious maintenance is necessary for electric tools.
Always maintain blades and keep it to work well so that safe
and efficient work can be done.
Follow the instruction manual for oiling or change of
accessories.
Check the cable regularly. Contact the sales agents to repair
it when it is defective.
When an extension cable is used, check regularly and
change it when it is damaged.
The grip should be kept dry and clean. Maintain it so well
that it does not carry oil or grease.
(14) Switch off and take off the plug for the following:
Not in use
When you change blades, grinding stone and bit
Any danger is anticipated.
(15) Make sure that spanners, wrenches etc. which are
used for adjustment are removed before switching on.
(16) Always avoid unexpected start.
Do not carry the tool with a finger on the switch when the
power supply is on.
Make sure that the switch is off before plugging in.
(17) Use a cabtyre cable or a cabtyre extension cable when
it is used outside.
(18) Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Bear in mind the way of handling/
operation and the circumstances of the surrounding area.
Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
(19) Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the tool, an accessory or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended functions.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. An accessory or other part that is damaged
or inoperable should be properly repaired or replaced. When
a switch becomes out of order, repairs should be performed
only by the sales agent from whom you purchased the tool.
Do not use electric tools which cannot be activated or stopped
with a switch.
(20) Use recommended accessories.
Consult this manual or the sales agent from whom you
purchased the tool or our company for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
(21) Repairs by authorized personnel.
This tool should not be modified as it meets safety
requirements.
Any repairs to the tool or installation of replacement parts
should be performed only by the sales agent from whom you
purchased the tool or our company. Use only genuine
replacement parts.
Failure to utilize the expertise of an authorized sales agent
from whom you purchased the tool or our company or, failure
to use genuine replacement parts, may result in an increased
risk of injury to the user and may invalidate your warranty.
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