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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 identifi ed by
WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER
use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifi cally 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.
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