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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Readandunderstandall ofthesafety precautions,warningsandoperating instructions inthe InstructionManualbeforeoperatingor maintainingthis
powertool.
Most accidentsthat result from power tool operation and maintenanceare caused bythe failure to observe basicsafety rules or precautions.An
accidentcanoften beavoided by recognizinga potentially hazardoussituation before it occurs,and by observingappropriate safetyprocedures.
Basicsafetyprecautionsareoutlinedin the"SAFETY"sectionofthis InstructionManualandinthesectionswhich containtheoperationandmaintenance
instructions.
Hazardsthat must beavoided to prevent bodily injury or machinedamageare identified by WARNINGSon the powertool and in this Instruction
Manual.
Never use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI,
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNINGindicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationswhich, if ignored,could resultin deathor seriousinjury.
CAUTIONindicatesa potentially hazardoussituationswhich, if not avoided,mayresult in minoror moderateinjury, or maycausemachinedamage.
NOTEemphasizesessentialinformation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR
MAINTAINING THIS TOOL:
Z_ WARNING:
When using this electric tool, take all necessary precautions to minimize the risk of electric shock or other personal injury.
In particular, always comply with the following safety rules:
1. ALWAYSKEEPGUARDSIN PLACEand in working order.
2. ALWAYSREMOVEADJUSTINGKEYSAND WRENCHESBEFORE
STARTINGTOOL.Always confirm that all keys and adjusting
wrencheshavebeenremovedfrom the tool before it isturned on.
3. ALWAYSKEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Avoid injuriesby notcluttering
the workareasand work benches.
4. NEVERUSE TOOLIN HAZARDOUSENVIRONMENTS.Never use
the power tool in damp or wet placesand never exposeit to rain.
Always keepthe work areawell lighted.
5. NEVERPERMITCHILDRENOROTHERSTOLOITERNEARTHEWORK
AREA.Keepall people(especiallychildren)awayfrom theworkarea.
Always unplug unattendedtools and keepthe work placetamper-
proof by installing lockson the doorsand on the masterswitches.
6. NEVERFORCETHETOOL.It will dothejob better andmore safelyif
it isoperatedat the ratefor which it was designed.
7. ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS. Never force a tool or an
attachmentto do ajob for which it was not designed.
8. ALWAYSWEARPROPERAPPARELWHEN WORKINGWITHTHE
TOOL.Neverwear looseclothing, gloves,neckties,rings, bracelets
or otherjewelry which mayget caught inthe moving parts.Always
wear non-slipfootwear, preferablywith steeltoes. Wearprotective
hair coveringto contain long hair.
9. ALWAYSUSEEYEPROTECTIONWHENWORKINGWITHTHETOOL
TO PREVENTEYEINJURY.Ordinary eyeglassesdo not provide
adequateprotectionbecausethe lensesarenotmadeof safetyglass.
Also,usea facemaskfor additional safetyand wear a dust mask if
the cutting operation producesdust.
10. ALWAYSSECURETHEWORKPIECETOTHEFENCEORTHETABLE.
Useclamps or a viseto hold the workpiece in place.It is saferthan
usingyour hand and it freesboth handsto operatethetool.
11. NEVEROVERREACH.Alwayskeepproperfooting and balancewhen
working with the tool.
12. ALWAYSMAINTAINTOOLSWITHCARE.Always keeptools sharp
and clean for the best and safest performance. Always follow
instructions for lubricating thetool andfor changing accessories.
13. ALWAYS DISCONNECTTHE TOOLbefore servicing and before
changing bladesor other accessories.
14. NEVERRISKUNINTENTIONALSTARTINGWHENPLUGGINGINTHE
TOOL.Always confirm that the switch is inthe OFFposition before
inserting the powerplug intothe receptacle.
15. ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIESONLY WHEN
OPERATINGTHIS TOOL. Consult this instruction manual for
descriptions of recommended accessories. To avoid personal
injuries,useonlyrecommendedaccessoriesinconjunctionwith this
tool.
16. NEVERSTANDONTHETOOL.Preventserious injury by nottipping
thetool and by notrisking unintentionalcontactwith the sawblade.
17. ALWAYSCHECKFORDAMAGEDPARTSBEFOREUSINGTHETOOL.
Alwayschecktheguardand allothercomponentsfor damagebefore
using the tool to assurethat they will function properly. Checkall
moving partsfor properalignment,freedomfrom bindingand other
conditions that might affect proper operation. Always repair or
replaceanydamagedguardsor otherdamagedcomponentsbefore
using thetool.
18. ALWAYS CONFIRMTHEROTATIONDIRECTIONOFTHE BLADE
BEFOREUSINGTHETOOL.Always feedwork intothe tool against
therotation direction oftheblade inorder toprevent possibleinjury.
19. NEVERLEAVETHETOOLRUNNINGWHILEUNATTENDED.TURN
POWEROFF.Do not leavetool until it comes to a complete stop.
Alwaysturn the poweroffwhen thetool isnot in use.Alwaysunplug
the power cord when the tool isnot in use.
20. This tool was not designed to be used for mass-production
applications and should not be used in mass-production
environments.
21. Whenservicing this tool, useonly authorizedreplacementparts.
22. Apply 120volts AConly to this tool. Applying thewrong voltage or
applying DC power can cause the POWERTOOL to operate
improperly andcauseseriouspersonalinjury or damagetothetool.
23. Neverraisethe saw bladefrom theworkpieceuntil it hasfirst come
to a completestop.
24. Always useoutboardstandsto provide supportfor longworkpieces
that overhangthe table of the slide compound miter saw.
25. Alwaysreturnthecarriageto thefull rearposition aftereachcrosscut
operation in order to reducethe riskof injury.
26. POLARIZEDPLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
equipment hasa polarizedplug (oneblade is widerthan the other).
Thisplug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only oneway. Ifthe plugdoes
notfit fully inthe outlet,reversetheplug. If itstill doesnotfit, contact
a qualified electricianto installthe proper outlet. Donot changethe
plug in anyway.
Specific Safety Rules for Use of this Power Tool
Z_ WARNING:
The followingspecificoperatinginstructions must be observed
whenusingthisPOWERTOOLinorderto avoidinjury:
DO's
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO
ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL:
1. Reviewthis Manual and familiarize yourself with the safety rules
and operatinginstructions for this POWERTOOLbeforeattempting
to useit.
2. Always confirm that the POWERTOOLis cleanbefore using it.
3. Alwayswearsnug-fittingclothing,non-skidfootwear (preferablywith
steeltoes)and eyeprotectionwhen operating the POWERTOOL.
4. Always handlethe POWERTOOLcarefully.Ifthe POWERTOOLfalls
or strikesagainsta hardobject,itmight becomedeformedorcracked
or sustain other damage.
S. Always cease operating the saw at once, if you notice any
abnormality whatsoever.
6. Always confirm that all components are mounted properly and
securelybefore usingthe tool.
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