Specific Safety Rules - Makita 1902 Instruction Manual

model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
SERVICE
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
Ampere Rating
More Than
0
6
10
12

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to planer safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like
should never be left around the work area.
2. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from the workpiece
before operation.
3. Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades
very carefully.
4
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Not More Than
6
10
12
16
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V 25 ft.
18
18
16
14
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 work-
piece, let it run for a while. Watch for
vibration or wobbling that could indicate
50 ft. 100 ft.
AWG
16 16
16 14
16 14
12 Not Recommended
150 ft.
14
12
12
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