Important Safety Information; Meanings Of Signal Words; Important Safety Instructions - Hitachi Koki R 18DL Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction
Manual before operating or maintaining this cleaner.
Most accidents that result from cleaner 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 cleaner and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this cleaner 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS
APPLIANCE)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not use outdoors.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
3. Use only as described in this manual. Use
only manufacturer's
attachments.
4. Do not handle appliance with wet hands.
5. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
6. Do not operate cleaner in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable or combustible liquids, gasses or
dust.
7. Do not use to pick up flammable or
8. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
recommended 9. Never use when the temperature is below
10. Do not put any object into openings.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be present.
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
23°F (-5°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, line, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
of body away from openings and moving
parts.
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