Specific Safety Rules - Makita 9404 Instruction Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to sander safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
2. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT
safety glasses.
3. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
4. Make sure the belt is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
5. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
7. This tool has not been waterproofed, so
do not use water on the workpiece sur-
face.
8. Ventilate your work area adequately when
you perform sanding operations.
9. Use of this tool to sand some products,
paints and wood could expose user to
dust containing hazardous substances.
Use appropriate respiratory protection.
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