Specific Safety Rules - Makita GA5020 Instruction Manual

Work mode : surface grinding
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s
Cutting-off or wire brushing may have different vibration
emission values.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Model; GA5020,GA5020C,GA5021,
GA5021C,GA6020,GA6020C,GA6021,GA6021C
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product is in compliance with the following standards of
standardized documents;
EN60745, EN55014, EN61000 in accordance with
Council Directives, 2004/108/EC, 98/37/EC.
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Responsible Manufacturer:
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15
8JD, ENGLAND

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to grinder safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely
or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal
injury.
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding,
Wire Brushing, or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
1. This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool.
Read all safety
illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
2. Operations such
recommended to be performed with this power
tool. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by
the tool manufacturer. Just because the
accessory can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
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5. The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
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6. The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly fit
the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with
arbour holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for
cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install
inspecting
position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally
break apart during this test time.
8. Wear
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety
appropriate,
GEB033-2
protectors,
capable
workpiece fragments. The eye protection must
be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
various operations . The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
10. Hold
surfaces only, when performing an operation
are not where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
shock the operator.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be
cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be
pulled into the spinning accessory.
12. Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
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an undamaged
and installing
personal protective
goggles or safety
wear dust
gloves and
of stopping small
power tool by insulated
accessory. After
an accessory,
equipment.
glasses. As
mask, hearing
workshop apron
abrasive or
gripping