Hitachi C 6DC2 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE
CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
WARNING:
Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use
of the cordless circular saw. To avoid these risks, follow these basic
safety instructions:
1. Wear ear plugs when using the tool for extended periods. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
2. Never wedge or tie safety cover open. Check operation of safety cover before each use.
Do not use if safety cover does not close briskly over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, safety cover may be bent restricting full return.
3. For this mode, the saw blades range should be from 165 mm to 160 mm.
4. Never place hands or other body parts near the saw blade during operation. Hold the
circular saw by its handle only.
5. Because the cordless circular saw operates by battery power, be aware of the fact that it
can begin to operate at any time.
6. Wear eye and ear protection at all times.
7. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of other people and aware of
conditions below you.
8. It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of
control which could cause personal injury.
9. Guard against kickback: Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back
towards the operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Support the panel near the cut.
• Use guide when ripping.
• Don’t force tool.
• Stay alert exercise control
• Don’t remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving.
10. In operating, keep hold main body firmly.
11. Keep the light ON during cutting operation only. If it is lit ON in other cases, the main body
switch can be inadvertently turned ON, resulting in unexpected accidents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger
Model UC 24YF.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.