Additional Safety Warnings; Symbols - Hitachi DH 52ME Handling Instructions Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Do not touch the bit during or immediately after operation. The bit becomes very
hot during operation and could cause serious burns.
2. Before starting to break, chip or drill into a wall, fl oor or ceiling, thoroughly confi rm
that such items as electric cables or conduits are not buried inside.
3. Always hold the body handle and side handle of the power tool fi rmly. Otherwise
the counterforce produced may result in inaccurate and even dangerous operation.
4. Wear a dust mask.
Do not inhale the harmful dusts generated in drilling or chiseling operation. The
dust can endanger the health of yourself and bystanders.
5. Mounting the tool
○ To prevent accidents, make sure to turn the switch off and disconnect the plug
from the receptacle.
○ When using tools such as bull points, drill bits, etc., make sure to use the genuine
parts designated by our company.
○ Clean the shank portion of the drill bit. Then smear the shank portion with the
grease or machine oil.
6. The rotation speed cannot be changed by pressing the rotation speed selector
switch while the motor is rotating. To change speeds, switch off the tool fi rst.
7. RCD
The use of a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less
at all times is recommended.

SYMBOLS

WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual.
V Rated voltage
A Current
W Watt
n
No-load speed
0
--S/--S Running Time / Down Time
---/min revolutions per minute
Class II tool
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