Makita DSC250 Instruction Manual page 4

CAUTION
1. Work area safety
· Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Keep Children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
3. Store idle power tools correctly.
· Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
· Do not store the tool and battery in locations
where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C
(122°F), such as a metal box or car in summer.
It may shorten the battery service life or result in
smoke and fire.
4. Do not force power tools.
· Use the tool at the proper speed and for which the
tool was designed. Cutting too fast may result in
damage to the tool or personal injury.
· Do not use the tool in a way that could cause the
motor to lock. It may result in smoke or fire.
5. Use the power tool for the right application.
· Use the power tool, its attachments and blades
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Do not use for a big tool operation.
Using for applications that are different from those
intended may result in personal injury.
6. Dress properly.
· Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
· Wear rubber gloves and non-skid safety shoes
when operating a power tool outdoors. Slippery
gloves or shoes may result in a personal injury.
7. Do not abuse a cord of charger.
· Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplug-
ging the power tool.
· Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
· Make sure a cord is located where it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock or fire.
8. Do not overreach.
· Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unex-
pected situations.
9. Maintain power tools.
· Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Damaged blades may cause personal injury.
· Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Slippery handles may result in personal
injury.
· Check power cord of the charger regularly.
Damaged cord will increase risk of electric shock
or short circuit resulting in fire.
10. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
· A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal injury.
11. When charging outdoors, use a cabtyre cable
or a cabtyre extension cord.
· Use only the accessories or attachments
described in this Instruction Manual and the
Makita catalog. Use of any other accessories or
attachments may result in an accident or injury.
12. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
· Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
13. Check for damaged parts before use.
· Check safety covers and other parts that may
affect the tools function for breakage or damage. If
damaged, replace or repair before use.
· Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
· Do not use damaged extension cord. If damaged
replace it before use. Use of damaged extension
cord will increase risk of electric shock or short
circuit resulting in fire.
· Do not use the charger if the power cord or power
plug is damaged or if it is dropped or it is damaged
in any way. A damaged charger will increase risk
of electric shock or short circuit resulting in fire.
· Do not use a power tool if the switch doesn't turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
· Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
· Disconnect the battery from the power tool before
making any adjustment or changing accessories.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
14. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
· Do not disassemble or modify the battery and
charger.
· This power tool is designed in conformity with
safety regulations. Do not modify a power tool.
· Have your power tool serviced if it overheats or if
any other unusual symptoms are observed.
· Do not permit an unqualified person to repair the
tool as this may compromise the tool safety and
result in accident and personal injury.
15. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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