Makita GV5010 Instruction Manual page 5

17. Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a snagged
rotating backing pad or any other accessory.
Snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled
power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of
the accessory's rotation at the point of the binding.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as
given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The
operator can control torque reactions or kickback
forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to
the wheel's movement at the point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging
the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:
18. Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc
paper.
recommendations, when selecting sanding
paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond
the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and
may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or
kickback.
19. Check the backing pad carefully for cracks,
damage or
Replace cracked, damaged or deformed pad
immediately.
20. NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades or
other sawblades. Such blades when used on a
sander frequently kick and cause loss of
control leading to personal injury.
21. Hold the tool firmly.
22. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
23. Make sure the abrasive disc is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
24. When sanding metal surfaces, watch out for
flying sparks. Hold the tool so that sparks fly
away from you
flammable materials.
Follow manufacturers
deformity before
and other persons
25. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
26. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
27. Check
supported.
28. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched off.
29. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
30. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
31. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and
containing
appropriate respiratory protection.
32. Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before carrying out any work
on the tool.
33. If working place is extremely hot and humid, or
badly polluted by conductive dust, use a
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure
operator safety.
34. Do not use the tool on any materials
containing asbestos.
35. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
36. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are
working with.
37. Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
when working in dusty conditions. If it should
become
disconnect the tool from the mains supply
( use non metallic objects ) and avoid
damaging internal parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
operation.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 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.
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