General Safety Precautions - Makita 2702X1 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 tool's
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 CHILD 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 to do a job for which
it
was
not designed; for example, don't use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
IO.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no 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.
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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 clamDs or a vise t o hold work when Dractical. It's safer
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than using your hand and
it
frees both hands t o operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury
t o persons.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.