Hitachi DV 18DBFL, Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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Personal safety
a)

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.

A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal
injury.

b)

Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

c)

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.

d)

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.

e)

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.

f)

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.

g)

If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.

4)

Power tool use and care
a)

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b)

Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c)

Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d)

Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.

e)

Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.

f)

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

g)

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.

5)

Battery tool use and care
a)

Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.

b)

Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.

c)

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.

d)

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.

6)

Service
a)

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.

–WARNING–

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual.

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