Makita VR251D Instruction Manual page 3

mended when working outdoors. Wear protecting
hair covering to contain long hair.
Use protective equipment.
8.
Use safety glasses and if the cutting operation is
dusty, a face or dust mask.
Connect dust extraction equipment.
9.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection ensure these are con-
nected and properly used.
10. Do not abuse the supply cord ( if fitted ).
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to discon-
nect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
11. Secure the 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.
12. Do not over-reach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. 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 cords
periodically and if damaged have repaired by an
authorized service facility.
14. Disconnect tools.
Where the design permits, disconnect the tool from
its battery pack when not in use, before servicing
and when changing accessories such as blades,
bits and cutters.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning it on.
16. Avoid unintentional starting.
Do not carry the tool with a finger on the switch.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL
Always keep your hands and face away from
1.
vibrating head when operating.
Switch off the tool immediately if you notice
2.
abnormal noise or something faulty during
operation.
Inspect the tool carefully for breakage, cracks or
3.
deformation if you accidentally drop it or strike
it against something.
Do not allow pieces of metal, water or other for-
4.
eign objects to get into the charger port where
the charging terminals are located.
Do not carry the tool with finger on switch.
5.
Do not set the tool down and switch it on. The
6.
vibrating head may whip around out of control
and cause an accident.
17. Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate the tool when you are tired.
18. Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service facility unless otherwise
indicated in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by an authorized service facility.
Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off.
19. Warning.
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than
recommended in this instruction manual or the cata-
log, may present a risk of personal injury.
Ensure that the battery pack is correct for the tool.
Ensure that the outside surface of battery pack or
tool is clean and dry before plugging into charger.
Ensure that batteries are charged using the correct
charger recommended by the manufacturer. Incor-
rect use may result in a risk of electric shock, over-
heating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the
battery.
20. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
This tool is constructed in accordance with the rele-
vant safety requirements. Repairs should only be
carried out by qualified persons using original spare
parts, otherwise this may result in considerable dan-
ger to the user.
21. Disposal of battery.
Ensure battery is disposed of safely as instructed by
the manufacturer.
Be careful not to allow water, wet concrete or
7.
the like to get into the tool. Do not let the tool fall
into wet concrete.
Insert the vibrating head carefully between iron/
8.
steel frames or reinforcing rods not to come in
contact with them.
Do not crush or twist the flexible hose.
9.
10. Do not overly bend the flexible hose.
11. Use a wet cloth or the like to carefully wipe off
any wet concrete left on the tool after use. Extra
care should be given to thorough cleaning of the
vents, switch area, cover openings, etc.
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