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individuals unfamiliar with its operation
or unauthorized personnel.
11. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly
in place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly
mounted. Check their condition periodically.
12. Do not use power tools if the plastic
housing or handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool's housing or handle
can lead to electric shock. Such tools
should not be used until repaired.
13. Blades and accessories must be securely
mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to yourself or
others. Blades, cutting implements and
accessories which have been mounted
to the tool should be secure and tight.
14. Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool's motor air vent must be kept
clean so that air can freely flow at all
times. Check for dust build-up frequently.
15. Operate power tools at the rated
voltage.
Operate the power tool at voltages
specified on its nameplate.
If using the power tool at a higher
voltage than the rated voltage, it will
result in abnormally fast motor
revolution and may damage the unit and
the motor may burn out.
16. NEVER use a tool which is defective or
operating abnormally.
If the tool appears to be operating
unusually, making strange noises, or
otherwise appears defective, stop using
it immediately and arrange for repairs
by a Hitachi authorized service center.
17. NEVER leave tool running unattended.
inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.Turn power off.
Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
18. Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or
struck
against
inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
19. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner
benzine, carbon tetrachloride, and
alcohol may damage and crack plastic
parts. Do not wipe them with such
solvents.
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hard
materials
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly
dampened with soapy water and dry
thoroughly.
20. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets
the requirement of the latest
revision of ANSI Standard Z87.1.
21. ALWAYS be careful with buried object
such as an underground wiring.
Touching live wiring or electric cable
with this tool may result in electric
shock.
Confirm before use whether hidden
objects are present, such as electric
cables within the wall, floor or ceiling.
22. Definitions for symbols used on this tool
V ............ volts
Hz .......... hertz
A ............ amperes
n
.......... no load speed
o
W ........... watt
........... Class II Construction
---/min ... revolutions per minute
.......... Alternating current
DOUBLE INSULATION FOR SAFER OPERATION
To ensure safer operation of this power tool,
HITACHI has adopted a double insulation
design. "Double insulation" means that two
physically separated insulation systems
have been used to insulate the electrically
conductive materials connected to the
power supply from the outer frame handled
by the operator. Therefore, either the symbol
"
" or the words "Double insulation"
appear on the power tool or on the
nameplate.
Although this system has no external
grounding, you must still follow the normal
electrical safety precautions given in this
Instruction Manual, including not using the
power tool in wet environments.
To keep the double insulation system
effective, follow these precautions:
Only Hitachi Authorized Service Center
should disassemble or assemble this
power tool, and only genuine HITACHI
replacement parts should be installed.