Makita LH1201FL/2 Instruction Manual page 5

all moving portions. When lifting or carrying the
tool, do not use the guard as a carrying handle.
19. Clean and be careful not to damage the
spindle, flanges (especially the installing
surface) and hex bolt before or when installing
the blade. Damage to these parts could result
in blade breakage. Poor installation may cause
vibration/wobbling or slippage of the blade.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
20. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive cut-off wheels may cause an injury.
21. Select the correct saw blade for the material to
be cut.
22. 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.
23. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece
BEFORE beginning to cut.
24. Do not use the tool in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
25. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
etc. from the work area and table top before
plugging the tool and starting operation.
26. Keep hands and make your bystander and
yourself position out of path of and not in line
with saw blade. Avoid contact with any
coasting blade. It can still cause severe injury
and never reach around saw blade.
27. Be alert at all times, especially during
repetitive, monotonous operations. Do not be
lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are
extremely unforgiving.
28. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
29. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
30. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
31. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything abnormal.
32. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
33. Unplug tool before changing blade, servicing
or not in use.
34. Some dust created from operation contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
− lead from lead-based-painted material and,
− arsenic and
chemically-treated lumber.
chromium from
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Your risk from
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
35. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise in connection with
the tool's construction and design:
− Damage to health resulting from hand-arm
vibrations if the power tool is used over a
longer period of time and is not operated
or serviced correctly.
− Injury or damage caused by loose tool
attachments which can unexpectedly slide
out/from the power tool due to sudden
damage, wear or improper mounting.
WHEN USING IN MITER SAW MODE:
36. Replace the kerf board when worn.
37. Use a push stick or a push block to avoid working
with the hands and fingers close to the saw blade.
38. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed when
beveling. Tighten the lever clockwise to fix the arm.
39. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base
and guide fence with the vise during all operations.
Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.
40. Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut.
41. Fix the tool to a work bench, if needed.
42. Support long workpieces with appropriate
additional supports.
43. Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be
securely held by the vise. Improperly held workpiece
may cause kickback and serious personal injury.
44. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
45. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
46. Make sure the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position and is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
47. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
WHEN USING IN THE TABLE SAW (BENCH SAW)
MODE:
48. Make sure that the arm is securely fixed in the
working position. Tighten the lever clockwise
to fix the arm.
49. Make sure that the bench saw table is securely
fixed at the chosen height.
these exposures varies,