Hitachi AW 150 Handling Instructions Manual page 6

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.
1. Make sure the work area is always kept neat and
tidy.
Failure to observe this may result in accidents.
2. Take the surrounding
consideration when using the washer.
○ Make sure the work area is brightly lit.
○ Do not use the washer near fl ammable liquid or gas.
3. Beware of electric shocks.
Do not touch anything that is earthed (grounded) when
using the High Pressure Washer. (For example, pipes,
heaters, microwave ovens, refrigerators, etc.)
4. Do not use the washer near children.
○ People other than the person using the washer must not
be allowed to touch the washer or the cord.
○ People other than the person using the washer must not
come near the work area.
5. Store the washer in a safe place when not in use.
Store the washer in a dry, high location or protected with
a lock out of the reach of children.
6. Do not use the washer in inappropriate ways.
○ Use the High Pressure Washer within the limits of its
capabilities to ensure safe and effi cient results.
○ Do not use the washer for any purpose other than that for
which it was designed.
7. Wear safe clothing when using the washer.
Use safety boots, gloves, helmets with visors and
earplugs in accordance with necessity.
8. Use protective goggles and dust-protection masks
when using the washer.
There is a chance that splashes and dust may enter the
eyes and mouth when using the washer.
9. Do not handle the power cord roughly.
○ Do not carry the High Pressure Washer with only the
power cord or pull the plug from the socket while holding
the power cord.
○ Keep the power cord away from heat, oil and sharp
corners.
10. Make sure the item being cleaned is fi rmly fi xed in
place.
There are cases in which the power of the water pressure
will cause light objects to fl y off . Do not use the washer on
light objects that cannot be fi xed in place.
11. Maintain a proper stance when using the washer.
Make sure your feet are always placed fi rmly on the
ground to maintain balance.
12. Pay close attention to maintaining the High Pressure
Washer.
○ Clean the washer regularly to ensure safe and effi cient
use.
○ Refer to the instruction manual when replacing supplied
parts.
○ Regularly check the power cord and ask your dealer for
repairs in the event of it being damaged.
○ If using an extension cord, check it regularly and replace
it in the event of it being damaged.
○ Make sure the grip is always kept dry and clean, and do
not allow oil of grease to come into contact with it.
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13. Switch off and unplug the High Pressure Washer in
the following situations:
○ When it is not in use and when it is being repaired.
○ When attaching or detaching supplied or purchased
parts.
○ In other situations in which risks seem apparent.
14. Always remove equipment used for adjustment
purposes.
Check to make sure that all equipment used for
adjustment purposes has been removed before switching
on the power.
15. Avoid accidentally switching on the power.
○ Make sure you do not accidentally switch on the power to
the washer when it is plugged in.
○ Check to make sure that the washer is switched off
before plugging it into the power supply.
16. Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
17. Pay attention at all times when using the washer.
○ Pay attention to the methods of use stipulated in the
instruction manual and the surrounding environment
when using the High Pressure Washer.
○ Do not use the washer when tired.
18. Only use specifi ed accessories and attachments.
Using accessories and attachments other than those
specifi ed in the instruction manual or in Hitachi catalogs
may result in accidents or injuries and must be avoided at
all costs.
19. High Pressure Washer repairs to be performed only
by experts.
○ The High Pressure Washer conforms to all relevant
safety regulations and must not be modifi ed.
○ All repairs must be requested to Hitachi authorized
service centers. Attempting to carry out repairs without
the correct skills may result in accidents or injuries.
20. Do not use the machine if a supply cord or important
parts of the machine are damaged, e.g. safety
devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
21. Use a power supply that conforms to the voltage
listed on the name plate.
Failure to observe this may result in the washer operating
at higher speeds than normal, leading to overheating
and the outbreak of smoke and fi re, which may cause
damage or injuries.
22. Use an independent power socket with a rated value
of 15 A or more.
Sharing a power socket with other equipment may result
in the breaker shutting down.
23. Hold the trigger gun fi rmly in both hands when
using the washer.
Failure to observe this may result in injury.
24. High-pressure water can be dangerous if used
incorrectly.
High-pressure water jets must not be directed at people,
animals, easily-broken items, electrical equipment or the
washer itself.
25. Do not use gasoline, oil, organic solvents or
other infl ammable or toxic liquids, or any other
inappropriate liquid.
Failure to observe this may result in explosions, the
outbreak of fi re or smoke, or other accidents, which may
cause damage or injury.
26. When washing automobile tires, make sure that the
tip of the nozzle is kept at least 50cm distant from
the surface being washed.
Failure to observe this may result in damage to the tire or
brakes, which may cause serious accidents.