Specific Safety Rules - Makita BTW200 Instruction Manual

the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool
with the switch on invites accidents.
9. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
10. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
11. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
12. Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
13. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
14. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
15. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before
making any
accessories,
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
16. Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
17. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like: paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a
fire.
18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
19. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool's operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
20. Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may
create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
adjustments,
or storing the tool.
for your
Service
21. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
22. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to cordless impact wrench safety rules. If you use
this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live"
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
2. Be aware that this tool is always in an
operating condition, because it does not have
to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
3. Wear ear protectors.
4. Check the socket carefully for wear, cracks or
changing
damage before installation.
Such
5. Hold the tool firmly.
6. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
7. The proper fastening torque may differ
depending upon the kind or size of the bolt.
Check the torque with a torque wrench.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
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