Additional Safety Rules For Tool - Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual

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 service facility. Inspect 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.
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
are recommended when
Follow instructions
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless
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
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.
4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn
base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. Never use your hand to secure the
workpiece.
5. Never reach around saw blade.
6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before
settings.
7. Unplug
servicing.
8. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the tool.
9. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down
is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.
10. Do not use the tool in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases. The electrical
operation of the tool could create an explosion and
fire when exposed to flammable liquids or gases.
11. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before operation.
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