Makita LS0816F Instruction Manual page 5

15. Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while
being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the
work with your hand into the blade.
16. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
18. After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold
the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with
your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
19. Hold the handle firmly when making an incom-
plete cut or when releasing the switch before
the saw head is completely in the down posi-
tion. The braking action of the saw may cause
the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,
causing a risk of injury.
20. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that is
marked on the tool or specified in the manual.
Use of an incorrectly sized saw blade may affect the
proper guarding of the saw blade or guard operation
which could result in serious personal injury.
21. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
22. Do not use the saw to cut materials other than
specified.
Additional instructions
1. Intended use
The tool is intended for accurate straight and
miter cutting in wood. With appropriate saw
blades, aluminum can also be sawed. For
details, according to the section for OPERATION.
2. Make workshop kid proof with padlocks.
Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could
3.
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
Never leave the tool running unattended. Turn
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the power off. Do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
Do not operate saw without guards in place.
5.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard does
not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp
or tie the blade guard into the open position.
6. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting saw blade. It can still
cause severe injury.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the
full rear position after each crosscut operation.
Always secure all moving portions before
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carrying the tool.
Stopper pin or stopper lever which locks
9.
the saw head down is for carrying and stor-
age purposes only and not for any cutting
operations.
10. Check the saw blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked
or damaged saw blade immediately. Gum and
wood pitch hardened on saw blades slows saw
and increases potential for kickback. Keep saw
blade clean by first removing it from tool, then
cleaning it with gum and pitch remover, hot
water or kerosene. Never use gasoline to clean
saw blade.
11. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK can
occur. KICKBACK occurs when the saw
blade binds in the workpiece during a cutting
operation and the saw blade is driven rapidly
towards the operator. Loss of control and
serious personal injury can result. If saw blade
begins to bind during a cutting operation,
do not continue to cut and release switch
immediately.
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
13. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt.
Damage to these parts could result in saw
blade breakage.
14. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to a
stable work platform or bench. NEVER use tool
where operator positioning would be awkward.
15. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
16. Be sure that the saw blade does not contact
the turn base in the lowest position.
17. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
18. Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
19. 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 saw blade.
20. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
21. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"
position.
22. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
23. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
Additional safety rules for operating lamp
1. Do not look in the light or see the source of
light directly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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