General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Makita BPB180 Instruction Manual

For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless Portable Band Saw
Model No./ Type: BPB180
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
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Makita International Europe Ltd.
Technical Department,
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Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
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Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
CORDLESS PORTABLE BAND
SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessories contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
2. Use only blades
"SPECIFICATIONS".
3. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blade immediately.
as the responsible
30.1.2009
Director
which are
ENH101-16
4. Secure the workpiece firmly. When cutting a
bundle of workpieces, be sure that all
workpieces are secured together firmly before
cutting.
5. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can cause
the blade to come off unexpectedly. Wipe off
all excess oil from workpieces before cutting.
6. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubricant.
Use only Makita cutting wax.
7. Do not wear gloves during operation.
8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
10. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying
chips.
11. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
GEA010-1
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product
using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
GEB065-2
out with clear water and seek medical
attention right away. It may result in loss of
your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
(2)
(3)
listed in
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
5
Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
ENC007-8