Additional Safety Rules For Tool - Makita LS0815F Instruction Manual

3. Guard against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces (e.g.
refrigerators).
4. Keep children away.
Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
5. Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry,
high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the
job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for
purposes not intended; for example, do not use
circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
8. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can
be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
non-skid footwear
working outdoors. Wear protecting hair covering
to contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses and hearing protection.
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting
operation is dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure these
are connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord.
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work.
Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
13. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance.
lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool
cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired
by an authorized
extension cords periodically and replace, if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools.
When not in use, before servicing and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
pipes, radiators, ranges,
are recommended
Follow instructions
service facility.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting.
Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the
switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for outdoor use.
19. Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, free running of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
when or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center
instruction manual. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not
use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off.
21. Warning.
The use of any accessory or attachment, other
than those recommended in this instruction
manual or the catalog, may present a risk of
personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
This electric tool is in accordance with the
relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only
be carried out by qualified persons using original
spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR TOOL
for
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still
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cause severe injury.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
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.
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