Specific Safety Rules - Makita BHR200 Instruction Manual

Tool Use and Care
12. Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
13. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
14. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
15. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before
making any
accessories,
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
16. Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
17. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like: paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a
fire.
18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
19. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool's operation.
If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
20. Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may
create a risk of injury when used on another tool.
Service
21. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
22. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
adjustments,
or storing the tool.
for your
personnel. Service

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to cordless rotary hammer safety rules. If you use
this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live"
wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
2. Wear ear protectors when using the tool for
changing
extended periods. Prolonged exposure to high
Such
intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
3. Be aware that this tool is always in an
operating condition, because it does not have
to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses
and/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun
glasses are NOT safety glasses. It is also
highly recommended that you wear a dust
mask and thickly padded gloves.
5. Be sure the bit is secured in place before
operation.
6. Under normal operation, the tool is designed
to produce vibration. The screws can come
loose easily, causing a breakdown or accident.
Check tightness of screws carefully before
operation.
7. In cold weather or when the tool has not been
used for a long time, let the tool warm up for
several minutes by operating it under no load.
This will loosen up the lubrication. Without
proper warm-up, hammering operation is
difficult.
8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
9. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
model.
high locations.
10. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
11. Keep hands away from moving parts.
12. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
or
13. Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could fly out and
injure someone seriously.
14. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
15. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
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