Hitachi C 10 RE [4/45] Power tool safety

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POWER TOOL SAFETY

WARNING

Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules. Failure to follow

these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw.

Good safety practices are a combination of common

sense, staying alert and understanding how to use your

power tool. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious

Look for this symbol that identifies important

safety precautions. It means BE ALERT! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

3. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE

SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH

–SAWING OPERATIONS.

4. DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

such as damp or wet locations or in the rain. Keep

work area well lighted.

5. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of

better and safer if used at the rate for which it was

designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or

attachment to do a job for which it is not designed.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose

clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other

jewelry that may get caught in moving parts.

Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective

hair covering to contain long hair.

11. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing,

14. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the Operator’s Manual for recommended

accessories. The use of improper accessories may

cause injury to you or damage to the tool.

adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool

16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN THE POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool

before the blade comes to a complete stop.

17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could

occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is

unintentionally contacted.

18. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding

of moving parts, loose mounting and any other

conditions that may affect its safe operation. A

guard or other part that is loose or damaged should

be properly adjusted, repaired or replaced.

21. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks,

master switches or by removing starter keys.

22. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the

influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that

could impair your ability to use the tool safely.

tool can throw debris into your eyes that could

cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear

safety goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI

safety standard Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only

impact resistant lenses. They ARE NOT safety

glasses.

NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with

ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury when they

break.

25. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or