Hitachi C 12LSH Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 5

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.
13. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing and before changing blades or
other accessories.
14. NEVER RISK UNINTENTIONAL STARTING WHEN PLUGGING IN THE TOOL. Always
confirm that the switch is in the OFF position before inserting the power plug into the
receptacle.
15. ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL.
Consult this instruction manual for descriptions of recommended accessories. To avoid
personal injuries, use only recommended accessories in conjunction with this tool.
16. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Prevent serious injury by not tipping the tool and by not
risking unintentional contact with the saw blade.
17. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE TOOL. Always check the
guard and all other components for damage before using the tool to assure that they
will function properly. Check all moving parts for proper alignment, freedom from
binding and other conditions that might affect proper operation. Always repair or replace
any damaged guards or other damaged components before using the tool.
18. ALWAYS CONFIRM THE ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE BLADE BEFORE USING THE
TOOL. Always feed work into the tool against the rotation direction of the blade in
order to prevent possible injury.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do
not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. Always turn the power off when the
tool is not in use. Always unplug the power cord when the tool is not in use.
20. This tool was not designed to be used for mass-production applications and should not
be used in mass-production environments.
21. When servicing this tool, use only authorized replacement parts.
22. Apply 120 volts AC only to this tool. Applying the wrong voltage or applying DC power
can cause the POWER TOOL to operate improperly and cause serious personal injury
or damage to the tool.
23. Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it has first come to a complete stop.
24. Always use outboard stands to provide support for long workpieces that overhang the
table of the slide compound miter saw.
25. Always return the carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation in
order to reduce the risk of injury.
26. POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
Specific Safety Rules for Use of this Power Tool
WARNING:
The following specific operating instructions must be observed when
using this POWER TOOL in order to avoid injury:
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