General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Hitachi CG 36DL Mode D'emploi

SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
CG36DL / CG36DL (L) / CG36DAL / CG36DAL (L):
Cordless Grass Trimmer
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.
Always wear eye protection.
Always wear hearing protection.
Do not expose to moisture.
Keep bystanders away.
Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning
and before leaving the machine unattended for
any period.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment and
its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility.
It is important that you read, fully understand and
observe the following safety precautions and
warnings. Careless or improper use of the unit may
cause serious or fatal injury.
Read, understand and follow all warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the unit.
Always wear eye, head and ear protectors when
using this unit.
Keep all children, bystanders and helpers
15 m away from the unit. If anyone approaches
you, stop the unit and cutting attachment
immediately.
Be careful of thrown objects.
Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use the
cutting attachment whose max rpm is below the
Max
8,000 min -1
shaft rpm.
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g.,
when assembling cutting equipment.
Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.
(Original instructions)
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning
blade contacts a solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the
entire unit and operator to be thrust violently.
This reaction is called blade thrust. As a result,
the operator may lose control of the unit which
may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult
to see the material to be cut.
WHAT IS WHAT? (Fig. 1)
A: Lever: Trigger for activating the unit.
B: Lock lever: Lever that prevents the accidental operation
of the trigger.
C: Motor: Battery-driven, disk-shaped motor.
D: Cover: Protects operator from fl ying debris.
E: Battery: Power source to drive the unit.
F: Power button: Button for switching the units power unit's
power ON or OFF.
G: Speed dial: Dial for adjusting the speed of the motor.
H: Handle right: Handle with lever located on the right side
of the unit.
I: Handle left: Handle located on the left side of the unit.
J: Handle fi xture: Secures the handle to the unit.
K: Hang: Used for attaching a shoulder or hanger belt to the
unit.
L: Shoulder belt: Harness with release mechanism for
combined use with battery.
M: Hanger belt: Harness with release mechanism for
combined use with back pack power supply.
N: Blade (Optional accessories): Metal blade cutting tool.
O: Nut cover (Optional accessories): Holds down the blade.
P: Left side M10 installation nut (Optional accessories):
Secures the blade to the unit.
Q: Charger: For charging the battery.
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.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
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