Additional Safety Rules - Makita 2702 Manual

20. 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, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by and authorized service center.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment other
than recommended in this operating instruction or
the catalog may present a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with the rel-
evant safety rules. Repairing of electric appliances
may be carried out only by experts otherwise it may
cause considerable danger for the user.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Wear eye protection.
2. Don't use the tool in presence of flammable liq-
uids or gases.
3. Never use the tool with an abrasive cut-off wheel
installed.
4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
5. Clean the spindle, flanges (especially the install-
ing surface) and hex nut before installing the
blade. Poor installation may cause vibration/
wobbling or slippage of the blade.
6. Use saw-blade guard and spreader for every
operation for which it can be used, including all
through sawing operations. Through sawing
operations are those in which the blade cuts
completely through the workpiece as in ripping
or cross cutting. Never use the tool with a faulty
blade guard or secure the blade guard with a
rope, string, etc. Any irregular operation of the
blade guard should be corrected immediately.
7. Do not cut metals such as nails and screws.
Inspect for and remove all nails, screws and
other foreign matter from the workpiece before
operation.
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8. Remove wrenches, cut-off pieces, etc. from the
table before the switch is turned on.
9. Never wear gloves during operation.
10. Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. Do not
stand or permit anyone else to stand in line with
the path of the saw blade.
11. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
spreader or workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
12. Before cutting an actual workpiece, let the tool
run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
13. Use a push stick when required. Push sticks
should be used for ripping narrow workpieces to
keep your hands and fingers well away from the
blade.
14. Pay particular attention to instructions for reduc-
ing risk of KICKBACK. KICKBACK is the ejection
of the workpiece from the tool back towards the
operator. Avoid KICKBACKS by keeping the
blade sharp, by keeping the rip fence parallel to
the blade, by keeping the spreader, antikickback
fingers and blade guard in place and operating
properly, by not releasing the workpiece until
you have pushed it all the way past the blade,
and by not ripping a workpiece that is twisted or
warped or does not have a straight edge to guide
along the fence.
15. Do not perform any operation freehand. Free-
hand means using your hands to support or
guide the workpiece.
16. Never reach around or over saw blade.
17. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as
possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do not
bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If you
stall or jam the blade in the workpiece, turn the
tool off immediately. Unplug the tool. Then clear
the jam.
18. Never remove cut-off pieces near the blade or
touch the blade guard while the blade is running.
19. Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
water and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.