Specific Safety Rules - Hitachi C 18DGL Instructions De Sécurité Et Mode D'emploi

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Lower guard function
a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent.
Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Lower guard should be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts".
Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon
as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be
released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
fl oor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Never touch moving parts.
Never place your hands, fi ngers or other body parts
near the tool's moving parts.
2. Never operate without all guards in place.
Never operate this tool without all guards or safety
features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a
guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard
or safety feature before resuming operation of the
tool.
3. Use right tool.
Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended —for
example— don't use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
4. Handle tool correctly.
Do not drop or throw the tool.
5. Defi nitions for symbols.
V ................volts
— ...............direct current
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n
o ..............no load speed
---/min.........revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Hz ..............hertz
A ................amperes
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6. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in
place.
Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.
Check their condition periodically.
7. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or
handle is cracked.
Cracks in the tool's housing or handle can lead to
electric shock. Such tools should not be used until
repaired.
8. Blades and accessories must be securely
mounted to the tool.
Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others.
Blades, cutting implements and accessories which
have been mounted to the tool should be secure and
tight.
9. Carefully handle power tools.
Should a power tool be dropped or struck against
hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed,
cracked, or damaged.
10. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack
plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened
with soapy water and dried thoroughly.
11. Keep motor air vent clean.
The tool's motor air vent must be kept clean so that
air can freely fl ow at all times. Check for dust build-up
frequently.
12. NEVER leave tool running unattended. Turn
power off .
Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
13. NEVER touch the blade with bare hands after
operation.
14. For this mode, the saw blades should be 165 mm.
15. Because the cordless circular saw operates by
battery power, be aware of the fact that it can begin
to operate at any time.
16. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of
other people and aware of conditions below you.