General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Functional Description - Makita 2107F Instruction Manual

For European countries only
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We Makita Corporation
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Portable Band Saw
Model No./ Type: 2107F
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with
2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
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Makita International Europe Ltd,
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England
30th January 2009
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
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, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
PORTABLE BAND SAW SAFETY
WARNINGS
1. Hold power
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessories contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
2. Use only blades which are 1,140 mm (44-7/8")
long, 13 mm (1/2") wide, and 0.5 mm (.020")
as the responsible
Director
tool by insulated
ENH101-13
thick.
3. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blade immediately.
4. Secure the workpiece firmly. When cutting a
bundle of workpieces, be sure that all
workpieces are secured together firmly before
cutting.
5. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can cause
the blade to come off unexpectedly. Wipe off
all excess oil from workpieces before cutting.
6. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubricant.
Use only Makita cutting wax.
7. Do not wear gloves during operation.
8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
10. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying
chips.
11. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
GEA010-1

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Switch action
Fig.1
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
gripping
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.2
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 1.0
m/s and 1.7 m/s by turning the adjusting dial. Higher
speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction
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