Makita GF600 Instruction Manual page 6

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 dark
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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
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operating 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.
and bystanders away
Loading fasteners
Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of
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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
temperatures exceeding 50 ﾟ C (122 ﾟ 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 or 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
required.
while
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.
Do not point the ejection port at anyone in the
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vicinity. Keep hands and feet away from the
ejection port area.
Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
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Never point the tool toward yourself or anyone
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whether it contains fasteners or not.
Do not rush the job or force the tool. Handle the
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tool carefully.
Do not activate the tool unless the tool is placed
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firmly against the workpiece.
Never hold or carry the tool with a finger on the
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trigger or hand it to someone in this condition.
Accidental firing can cause serious injury.
Never use fastener driving tools marked with the
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symbol "Do not use on scaffoldings, ladders" for
specific application for example:
− when changing one driving location to
another involves the use of scaffoldings,
stairs, ladders, or ladder alike constructions,
e.g. roof laths;
− closing boxes or crates;
− fitting transportation safety systems e.g. on
vehicles and wagons.
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not expose to
screws before operation.
sunlight and to
Tighten as