Makita 12V 8413D Instruction Manual page 4

Tool
U s e a n d
Care
12.
Use clamps or other practical way t o secure and support the workpiece t o
a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead t o loss of control.
13. Do not force tool. Use the correct t o o l for your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
14. D o n o t use t o o l if s w i t c h does n o t turn
it on or off. A tool t h a t cannot be
controlled with t h e switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
1 5 . Disconnect battery pack from t o o l or place the s w i t c h in the locked or o f f
position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting t h e tool
a c c i d e nta I I y.
16.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
1 7 . When battery pack is n o t in use, keep it away f r o m other metal objects like:
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection f r o m one terminal t o another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
18.
Maintain tools
with
care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely t o bind and are easier
t o control.
19.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition t h a t may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have
the t o o l serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
20.
Use only accessories t h a t are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury
w h e n used o n another tool.
Service
21. Tool
service m u s t be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
22.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement ,parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure t o follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock
or injury.
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