Important Safety Information; Safety Symbols - Hitachi C 10RJ Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction
Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe
basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous
situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY" section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections
which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on
the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.
Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
Symbol Name
v Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watts
~ Alternating current
Direct current
no No-load speed
.../min Per minute
Class II construction
Be careful of your hand
Eye protection
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.
Symbol Signal
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield when needed.
We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Designation / Explanation
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Type of current
Type of characteristic of current
Rotational speed at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed orbits, etc., per minute
Double insulated construction
Danger keep hands away from blade
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Meaning
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
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