Hitachi C7SB - Page 3

13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized
service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
14. D I S C O N N E C T TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use
only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
18.STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired.
19. C H E C K 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, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
20. AVOID USING A POWER TOOL FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED. Never use a power tool for applications other than
those specified in the instruction manual.
21. ENSURE SAFE OPERATION THROUGH CORRECT HANDLING.
Secure safe operation through correct handling by observing the instructions
described herein.
Do not employ accessories other than those specified herein; otherwise, a
hazardous condition may be created.
Never allow a power tool to be used by persons not familiar with correct
handling (such as children) or by those who cannot handle the tool correctly.
22. C ON F I R M THAT NO ITEMS SUCH AS AN ELECTRIC CABLE OR
CONDUIT ARE BURIED INSIDE. In places where live wiring may be
hidden behind a wall, floor, ceiling, etc. do not hold or contact any metal
parts of the tool. In such cases, metal parts could become electrically live and
present a serious shock hazard.
23. KEEP THE RIGHT PARTS IN THE RIGHT POSITIONS. Do not remove
covers and screws which have been factory-mounted. They perform impor¬
tant respective roles. Keep them in the right positions.
24.SHOULD THE PLASTIC HOUSING OR HANDLE OF A POWER TOOL
BE CRACKED OR DEFORMED, DO NOT USE IT. Since cracked or
deformed parts may lead to an operator receiving an electric shock, do not use
such a power tool. Immediately have it repaired.
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