Safety Instructions - Makita LS0814 Instruction Manual

..................Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste mate-
rial!
In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electric and
electronic equipment and its imple-
mentation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally com-
patible recycling facility.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Read all these instructions before operating this product
and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1.
Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2.
Consider work area environment.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Do not use power tools where there is
risk to cause fire or explosion.
3.
Guard against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4.
Keep children away.
Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
5.
Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry,
high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
6.
Do not force the tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.
7.
Use the right tool.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job
of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes
not intended; for example, do not use circular saws
to cut tree limbs or logs.
8.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
Intended use
The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter cut-
ting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum
can also be sawed.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets
without earth wire.
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
9.
Use safety glasses and hearing protection.
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is
dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure these are
connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord.
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to discon-
nect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work.
Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
13. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrica-
tion and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord
periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
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