General Operational Precautions - Hitachi CC 14ST Handling Instructions Manual

GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fi re, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following.
Read all these instructions before operating this product and
save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment. Do not expose power
tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit.
Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause fi re or
explosion.
3. Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded surfaces. (e.g. pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch the tool or
extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from
work area.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored
in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or attachments
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for
purposes not intended; for example, do not use circular
saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,
they can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
non-skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protecting hair covering to contain long
hair.
9. Use eye protection. Also use face or dust mask if the
cutting operation is dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure these are
connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It
is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate tool.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
14. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have it
repaired by authorized service center. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing, and
when changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the tool before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry a plugged-in
tool with a fi nger on the switch. Ensure switch is off when
plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor
use.
19. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may
aff ect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated in this handling
instructions. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center. Do not use the tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off .
21. Warning
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than those
recommended in this handling instructions, may present
a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualifi ed person.
This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by
qualifi ed persons using original spare parts. Otherwise
this may result in considerable danger to the user.
PRECAUTIONS ON USING CUT-OFF MACHINE
1. Inspect the cutting wheel before use, do not use chipped
or otherwise defect cutting wheels. Always make a trial
run before use to confi rm that the Cut-off Machine does
not involve abnormalities.
2. Use the normal cut-off wheel on its normal working
surface.
3. Guard against cut-off sparks.
4. Properly replace the cut-off wheel.
5. Always pay attention that the cut-off wheel clamping parts
are never impaired. Defective parts will cause damage to
the cut-off wheel.
6. Ensure that the workpiece is free of foreign matter such
as nails.
7. Use only cutting wheels recommended by the
manufacturer which have a marked speed equal to or
greater than the speed marked on the nameplate of the
machine.
8. Abrasive wheels shall be stored and handled with care in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
9. Ensure that mounted wheel are fi tted in accordance with
the manufacture's instructions.
10. Do never use the machine without the guard in place.
11. Do not saw blade.
12. Do not use the machine in explosive atmospheres and
environments where sparks could fi re, explosion etc.
13. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play
with it.
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