Makita GN900 Instruction Manual page 5

General safety
Do not permit those uninstructed to use the tool.
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No horseplay. Respect the tool as a working
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implement.
Do not operate when under the influence of
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alcohol, drugs or the like.
Never alter the tool.
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Personal protective equipments
Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes
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from dust or fastener injury.
WARNING: It is an employer's responsibility to
enforce the use of safety eye protection equipment
by the tool operators and by other persons in the
immediate working area.
For Australia and New Zealand only
Always wear safety glasses and face shield to
protect your eyes from dust or fastener injury. The
safety glasses and the face shield should conform
with the requirements of AS/NZS 1336.
Safety glasses
Face shield
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Wear hearing protection to protect your ears
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against exhaust noise and head protection. Also
wear light but not loose clothing. Sleeves should
be buttoned or rolled up. No necktie should be
worn.
Work area safety
Never use the tool in enclosed or poorly ventilated
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spaces. Otherwise carbon monoxide may cause
dizziness, nausea or unconsciousness.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
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dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres,
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such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Operating the tool can create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating
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the tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Illuminate the work area sufficiently.
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There may be local regulations concerning noise
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which must be complied with by keeping noise
levels within prescribed limits. In certain cases,
shutters should be used to contain noise.
Safety devices
Make sure all safety systems are in working order
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before operation. The tool must not operate if only
the trigger is pulled or if only the contact arm is
pressed against the wood. It must work only when
both actions are performed. Test for possible faulty
operation with fasteners unloaded and the pusher
in fully pulled position.
Do not play with the contact element: it prevents
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accidental discharge, so it must be kept on and
not removed. Securing the trigger in the ON
position is also very dangerous. Never attempt to
fasten the trigger. Do not operate a tool if any
portion of the tool operating controls is inoperable,
disconnected, altered, or not working properly.
Do not attempt to keep the contact element
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depressed with tape or wire. Death or serious
injury may occur.
Always check contact element as instructed in this
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manual. fasteners may be driven accidentally if the
safety mechanism is not working correctly.
Loading fasteners
Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one
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of the operating controls is activated.
Use only fasteners specified in this manual. The
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use of any other fasteners may cause malfunction
of the tool.
Power source
Use the tool only with the Makita genuine fuel cell.
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Do not touch liquid gas sprayed out of the fuel cell.
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Contact with it may cause injury.
Risk of fire and explosion. When handling the fuel
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cell for the purpose of storage, transportation,
inserting into and taking out of the tool and disposal:
do not
temperatures exceeding 50 C (122 F);
do not smoke;
avoid sparks and open flame.
Always remove the battery cartridge and remove
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all of the fasteners:
when unattended;
before performing any maintenance
repair;
before cleaning a jam;
before moving the tool to a new location.
Operational safety
Always check the tool for its overall condition and
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loose screws before operation. Tighten as required.
Handle the tool carefully, as there is high pressure
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inside the tool that can be dangerous if a crack is
caused by rough handling (dropping or striking).
Do not attempt to carve or engrave on the tool.
Stop the operation immediately if you notice
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something wrong or out of the ordinary with the tool.
An improperly functioning tool must not be used.
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