General Safety Precautions - Makita PLANER JOINTER 2004 Instruction Manual

BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL
TO A POWER SOURCE
Be sure
you
have read all
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1 . KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
3.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
6 .
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF - W i t h padlocks, master switch-, or by remov-
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It
will do the
job better and safer a t the rate for which
it
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do
a
job
it
was not designed
9.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry t o get caught in moving
10. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation i s dusty.
11. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.
It's
safer than
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance a t all times.
13. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
14. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as cutter
blades.
15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before
plugging in.
16.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use
of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
17. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool i s accidentally contacted.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that i s damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that i s will operate properly
and perform i t s intended function
-
check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may
affect i t s operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly re-
paired or replaced.
19.
PROPER GROUNDING. These tools should be grounded while in use t o protect
the
operator from electric shock.
ing starter keys.
was designed.
for.
parts. Rubberjoled footwear
is
recommended for best footing.
using your hand and
it
frees both hands to operate tool.