General Safety Precautions - Makita LC1230 Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(For All Tools)
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the
tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar t o
it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp
or wet locations, or expose them t o rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID
PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
8.
DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it
was designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment t o do a job for which
it
was not designed.
IO.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught
in
moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering t o contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask
if
cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,
they are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise t o hold work when practical. It's safer
than using your hand and
it
frees both hands t o operate tool.
13.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
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