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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating
instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power
tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused
by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be
avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by
observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction
Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance
instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are
identified by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended
by HITACHI.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE emphasizes essential information.