Safety Instructions For Saws With Inner Pendulum Guard; Specific Safety Rules - Hitachi C 18DL Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut"
into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH
INNER PENDULUM GUARD
a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may
be bent.
Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle
and make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depth
of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If
the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or build-up of
debris.
c) Lower guard should be retracted manually only
for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts". Raise lower guard by retracting
handle and as soon as blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw
to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch is released.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. It is important to support the work
properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
2. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live"
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
3. When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance for blade binding.
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4. Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do
not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
5. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performance
and safety of operation.
6. Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact
with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts
of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
7. Never touch moving parts.
Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts
near the tool's moving parts.
8. Never operate without all guards in place.
Never operate this tool without all guards or safety
features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of
a guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the
guard or safety feature before resuming operation
of the tool.
9. Use right tool.
Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job
of a heavy-duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended —for
example— don't use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
10. Never use a power tool for applications other than
those specified.
Never use a power tool for applications other than
those specified in the Instruction Manual.
11. Handle tool correctly.
Operate the tool according to the instructions
provided herein. Do not drop or throw the tool.
Never allow the tool to be operated by children,
individuals unfamiliar with its operation or
unauthorized personnel.
12. Definitions for symbols.
V ............... volts
— .............. direct current
---
n .............. no load speed
o
---/min ...... revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
13. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.
Check their condition periodically.
14. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool's housing or handle can lead to
electric shock. Such tools should not be used until
repaired.
15. Blades and accessories must be securely mounted
to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others.
Blades, cutting implements and accessories which
have been mounted to the tool should be secure
and tight.