Additional Safety Rules - Makita 1100 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work
2.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before
3. Handle the blades very carefully.
4 . Be sure the blade installation bolts are securely tightened before operation.
5. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it
run for a while. Watch
for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
9. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
area.
operation.
IO.
Keep at least
200 mm (8") away from the tool at all times.
1 1. Always switch off and wait for the blades t o come t o a complete stop before
12.
Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Chute
may
jam when cutting
13. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
1 4 . When leaving the planer, switch off and set
it
with the front base up on a
15.
Always change both blades or covers on the drum, otherwise the resulting
any adjusting.
damp wood. Clean out chips with a stick.
wooden block, so that the blades do not contact anything.
imbalance will cause vibration and shorten tool life.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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