Safety Instructions - Makita UC3020A Instruction Manual

................... Caution: kickback!
................... Protect against rain and damp!
................... Wear a helmet, goggles and ear protec-
tion!
................... Wear safety gloves!
................... Withdraw the mains plug!
................... First aid
......... Recycling
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................... CE marking
........... Maximum permissible length of cut
.......... Direction of chain travel
................... Chain oil
............. Chain brake released/applied
................... Prohibited!
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment together with house-
hold waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on
waste electrical and electronic equipment and its imple-
mentation in accordance with national law, electric equip-
ment that have reached the end of their life must be
collected separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for cutting lumbers and logs.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can
only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are
double-insulated in accordance with European Standard
and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without
earth wire.
For public low-voltage distribution systems of
between 220 V and 250 V.
Switching operations of electric apparatus cause voltage
fluctuations. The operation of this device under unfavor-
able mains conditions can have adverse effects to the
operation of other equipment. With a mains impedance
equal or less than 0.35 Ohms it can be presumed that
there will be no negative effects. The mains socket used
for this device must be protected with a fuse or protective
circuit breaker having slow tripping characteristics.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury. Read all these instructions before operating
this product and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1. Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power
tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.
Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause
fire or explosion.
3. Guard against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, 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 are recommended when 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 discon-
nect 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. Follow instructions for lubrication and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically
and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized ser-
vice facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
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