Hitachi CB 13F - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use this Band Saw.
WARNING
To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the Band Saw in until you have read and understood
the following:
1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and
possible hazards.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a
safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage
and in loss of power that will cause the tool to
overheat. The table on page 7 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any Band Saw
can throw foreign objects into the eyes that could
cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact–resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses. Safety Goggles are available at HITACHI.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury.
13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.
14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
Operator’s Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause serious
injury.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function – check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
21. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
23. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.