Important Safety Instructions For Battery Charger - Hitachi CB 18DBL Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

Getting caught in the rotating section of the tool may
result in injury.
17. Prior to operation, verify the safety of the surrounding
area and run the blade briefl y to make sure that there
are no abnormalities in the vibrations of the unit or in
the band saw blade.
If there are such abnormalities, unexpected
movements may occur and cause injury.
18. When working in a high location, ensure that there are
no people below.
Dropping the workpiece or the cordless tool from a
high location may result in an accident.
19. Do not apply any sudden impact to the workpiece with
the band saw blade.
Doing so may damage the band saw blade and/or
result in injury.
20. Use the product's own weight or press gently to cut a
workpiece.
Applying unnecessary force while cutting can result
in detachment of or damage to the band saw blade
which may cause injury.
21. Do not touch the band saw blade, the workpiece, or
shavings with bare hands immediately after cutting,
as they will be hot.
Doing so may result in burns.
22. Remove any shavings adhering to the band saw blade
or blade pulley rubbers as well as any shavings that
accumulates inside the frame.
The shavings may cause the band saw blade to
detach or slip, and result in injury.
23. Make sure the blade pulley cover is properly attached
before use.
If the band saw blade is damaged or comes loose, it
may result in injury.
24. Verify that the blade pulley cover and the band saw
blade are not in contact with each other.
25. If there is an abnormality with the blade pulley cover
and the switch lock won't return to its original position,
promptly discontinue use and contact a Hitachi
Authorized Service Center for repairs.
26. Use of a band saw blade other than one authorized
by the manufacture or a band saw blade with any
abnormalities may result in damage to the band saw
blade and/or injury.
27. When switching the power on, verify that the band
saw blade is not in contact with the workpiece to be
cut or any surrounding objects.
Failure to do so may result in the main unit being
dropped and/or injury.
28. In order to prevent accidents, when taking a break
from operation or after operation, be sure to switch off
the power and remove the battery from the cordless
tool.
29. If the band saw blade locks up while cutting, promptly
switch off the power and stop it from running.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the band saw
blade.
30. The motor may stop in the event the tool is overloaded.
In this should occur, release the tool's switch and
eliminate the cause of the overload.
31. Do not leave the tool running unattended on the fl oor,
table or other locations. Doing so may result in injury.
32. For cutting effi ciency, switch the mode of the
application tool according to task conditions and
workpieces to be cut.
33. After use, be sure not to place the tool near chips or
sawdust before it comes to a full stop as the tool may
suck in those particles.
34. After use, if the unit will not be used for a long period,
remove the band saw blade from the unit body and
store the band saw blade.
If the band saw blade is left installed in the unit body
for a long period, the lifespan of the band saw blade
will become shorter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING
Death or serious bodily injury could result from
improper or unsafe use of battery chargers.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety
instructions:
Battery and battery charger are not included with this
product
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model UC18YFSL.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2)
battery, and (3) product using battery.
3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable
battery type BSL18 and BSL14 series. Other type of
batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.
7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock.
If extension cord must be used make sure:
a. That blades of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those of plug on
battery charger:
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