Additional Safety Rules - Makita BLS820 Instruction Manual

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19. 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, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to miter saw safety
rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
Avoid contact with any coasting blade. It
can still cause severe injury.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in
place. Check blade guard for proper clos-
ing 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 a 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 moving workpiece or chang-
ing settings.
7. Remove battery from tool before chang-
ing blade or servicing.
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affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a
blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don't leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
8. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the tool.
9. Be aware that this tool is always in an
operating condition, because it does not
have to be plugged into an electrical out-
let.
10. Do not use the tool in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
11. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
damage before
cracked or damaged blade immediately.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades
slows saw and increases potential for kick-
back. Keep blade clean by first removing it
from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch
remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use
gasoline to clean blade.
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
13. Be careful not to damage the arbor,
flanges (especially the installing surface)
or bolt. Damage to these parts could
result in blade breakage.
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