Additional Safety Rules - Makita LS1212 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1.
Wear eye protection.
2. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
3. Don't use the t o o l in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
5. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
6.
Be careful not t o damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface)
7.
Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
so
it will n o t move during
8.
For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before
9.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
or bolt. Damage t o these parts could result in blade breakage.
operation.
operation.
operation.
IO.
Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.
11. Be sure that the blade does n o t contact the turn base in the lowest position.
12.
Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or d o w n slightly
during start-up and stopping.
13. Do not perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be secured
firmly against the turn base and guide fence w i t h the vise during all
operations. Never use your hand t o secure the workpiece.
14.
Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid contact w i t h any coasting blade.
It can still cause severe injury.
15. Never reach around saw blade.
16.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
17.
Before using the tool o n an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch
for vibration
or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
18. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
19.
Stop
operation immediately
if
you notice anything abnormal.
20.
Do not attempt t o lock the trigger in the on position.
21.
Shut off power and wait for saw blade t o stop before servicing or adjusting
tool.
22. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations.
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
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