Additional Safety Rules For Tool - Makita 2107F Instruction Manual

product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
Ampere Rating
More Than
0
6
10
12

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to portable band saw
safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury.
1. Use only blades which are 1,140 mm
(44-7/8") long, 13 mm (1/2") wide, and
0.5 mm (.020") thick.
2. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before
cracked or damaged blade immediately.
3. Secure the workpiece firmly. When cutting
a bundle of workpieces, be sure that all
workpieces are secured together firmly
before cutting.
4. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can
cause the blade to come off unexpectedly.
Wipe off all excess oil from workpieces
before cutting.
5. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubri-
cant. Use only Makita cutting wax.
6. Do not wear gloves during operation.
4
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Not More Than
6
10
12
16
operation. Replace
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V 25 ft.
18
18
16
14
7. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot fly-
ing chips.
10. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
11. Do not touch the blade or workpiece
immediately after operation; they are
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
50 ft. 100 ft.
AWG
16 16
16 14
16 14
12 Not Recommended
150 ft.
14
12
12
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