General Safety Rules - Makita HM1801 Instruction Manual

These sound power levels were measured in accord-
ance with Council Directive, 2000/14/EC.
Conformity assessment procedure: Annex VIII
Notified body: TÜV Immissionsschutz und Energiesys-
teme GmbH, Registration No. 1149
Vibration
The typical weighted root mean square acceleration
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value is 8 m/s .
This value has been obtained according to EN60745.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term
"power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
3.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
4.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
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(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of elec-
tric shock.
5.
Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
6.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
7.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
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