General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Hitachi WH 18DBSL Handling Instructions Manual

CONTENTS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........................................21
CORDLESS IMPACT DRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................24
CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY .......................................................25
REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......................26
SYMBOLS ....................................................................................................27
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................27
STANDARD ACCESSORIES .......................................................................28
APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................28
BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION ......................................................29
CHARGING ..................................................................................................29
PRIOR TO OPERATION ...............................................................................31
HOW TO USE ...............................................................................................32
OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS .........................................................................35
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............................................................36
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................37
SELECTING ACCESSORIES .......................................................................39

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of fl ammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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