Hitachi C 12LSH Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 7

DON'Ts
NEVER VIOLATE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Never operate the POWER TOOL unless you fully understand the operating instructions
contained in this Manual.
2. Never leave the POWER TOOL unattended without first unplugging the power cord.
3. Never operate the POWER TOOL when you are tired, after you have taken any
medications, or have consumed any alcoholic beverages.
4. Never use the POWER TOOL for applications not specified in the instruction manual.
5. Never operate the tool while wearing loose clothing, a necktie or jewelry, or while your
hair is uncovered, to protect against getting caught in the moving machinery.
6. Never reach around the saw blade.
7. Never touch any moving parts, including the blade, while the saw is in use.
8. Never remove any safety devices or blade guards; use of the tool without them would
be hazardous.
9. Never lock the lower guard; always confirm that it slides smoothly before using the
tool.
10. Never damage the power cord of the tool.
11. Never attempt to move a plugged-in POWER TOOL while your finger is on the starting
switch.
12. Never use the POWER TOOL if the starting switch does not turn on and off properly.
13. Never use the POWER TOOL if the plastic housing or the handle is cracked or deformed.
14. Never use the POWER TOOL near flammable liquids or gases because sparking can
cause an explosion.
15. Never clean plastic components with solvents because the plastic may dissolve.
16. Never operate the saw unless all the blade guards are in place.
17. Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it has first come to a complete stop.
18. When slide cutting, never pull the handle toward the operator, since this could cause
the saw blade to kick up from the workpiece. Always push the handle away from the
operator in a single, smooth motion.
19. Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning sign "
being operated. This may cause hazardous conditions.
20. Never use abrasive type blades on this saw.
21. Never expose to rain or use in damp locations.
22. Never cut ferrous metals or masonry.
WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. Always wear eye protection when using the slide compound miter saw.
2. Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
3. Never operate the saw without the guards in place.
4. Never perform any freehand operation with the slide compound miter saw.
5. Never reach around the saw blade.
6. Always turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
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