Makita PW5000C Instruction Manual page 5

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is
entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of
the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.
The wheel may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction of the wheel's
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels
may also break under these conditions.
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 Stone Polishing
Operations:
a) Do not use excessively oversized abrasive
disc. Follow manufacturers recommendations,
when selecting abrasive disc. Larger abrasive
disc extending beyond the pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging,
tearing of the disc or kickback.
Additional safety warnings:
15. Make sure the abrasive disc is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
16. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
17. Check that
supported.
18. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched off.
19. Do not use the tool on any materials
containing asbestos.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
the workpiece is
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.
Important Notes about Mains
Connection for 110 Volts, 50-
60Hz
Caution:
Read and observe these precautions before using
the tool. Non-observance of these precautions may
lead to personal injuries and damage to the tool!
The tool was built according to the European
Standards EN60745-1 (safety of hand-held, motor-
driven power tools; here in particular section of
power tools with water connection) and EN60309-2
(plugs, receptacles and couplings for industrial
applications). When applying these standards, the
earth contact position of the plug-in device may
only be carried out in "12 o'clock position".
The tool has a plug-in device with a "12 o'clock"
earth contact position.
However, since the European Standard EN60309-2
does not provide a differentiation regarding the
supply voltage and this earth contact position, there
is the possibility to confuse the connection to an
isolating transformer with another output voltage
(e.g. 230 V). When connecting the tool to an
isolating transformer, make absolutely sure to use
the correct output voltage (110 V, 50 - 60 Hz).
This tool is designed exclusively for connection to
an isolating transformer with an output voltage of
110 V. Due to its use in wet conditions (water
connection on the tool), this tool must never be
connected to a power supply without an isolating
transformer.
Damages caused by inappropriate tampering with
the plug-in device are not subject to warranty or
legal guarantee claims.
Contact your specialist supplier for an isolating
transformer suitable for your tool.
properly
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