Safety Warnings - Makita DCO181 Instruction Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless cut-out tool safety warnings
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
2.
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form.Holding the work by your hand or against the
body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
3. Wear eye protection and dust mask.
4. Ventilate your work area adequately.
5. Check the bit carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
bit immediately.
6. Check for the proper clearance beneath the
workpiece before cutting so that the bit will not
strike a hard surface such as the floor, work-
bench, etc.
7. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and
screws. Inspect for and remove all nails,
screws and other foreign material from the
workpiece before operation.
8. Check that the bit is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on. Always
hold the tool with two hands while switching
the tool on. The motor torque can cause the
tool to turn.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
9.
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate improperly
installed bit.
10. Make sure that the shaft lock is released
before the switch is turned on.
11. Always use with the shoe securely attached to
the tool and positioned flat and firmly against
the workpiece.
12. Hold the tool firmly.
13. Do not perform any operation using your
hands to support or guide the workpiece.
14. Keep hands away from moving parts.
15. Do not use this tool for drilling.
16. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
17. Always switch off and wait for the bit to come
to a complete stop before removing the bit
from workpiece.
18. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immedi-
ately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
19. Draw attention to the need to use cutters of the
correct shank diameter and which are suitable
for the speed of the tool.
20. Place the tool on a flat and stable surface.
Otherwise falling accident may occur and cause a
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-
ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery
cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat,
or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
(1)
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
6.
tridge in locations where the temperature may
reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
7.
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
8.
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
Do not use a damaged battery.
9.
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