Personal Protective Equipment - Makita BUM166 Instruction Manual

7. The motor is to be switched off immediately in
case that the equipment shows any problem or
abnormal sign.
8. Switch off and remove the battery cartridge when
resting and when
unattended, and place it in a safe location to
prevent danger to others or damage to the
equipment.
9. Don't force the equipment. it will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate
for which it was designed.
10. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.

Personal protective equipment

1. Dress Properly. The clothing worn should be
functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be
tight-fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear
either jewelry or clothing which could become
entangled. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
2. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all times
while operating the machine.
Electrical and battery safety
1. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
equipment in damp or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering an equipment will increase
the risk of electric shock.
2. Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
3. Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
4. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
5. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
6. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. The cell
may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
7. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
leaving the equipment
Starting up the equipment
1. Make sure that there are no children or other
people nearby, also pay attention to any animals in
the working vicinity. Otherwise stop using the
equipment.
2. Before use always check that the equipment is
safe for operation. Check the security of the cutting
tool and the guard and the switch trigger/lever for
easy and proper action. Check for clean and dry
handles and test the function of the start/stop.
3. Check damaged parts before further use of the
equipment. 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,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by our
authorized service
elsewhere in this manual.
4. Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet
are away from the cutting tool.
5. Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has
no contact with any objects.
Method of operation
1. Only use the equipment in good light and visibility.
During the winter season beware of slippery or wet
areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always
ensure a safe footing.
2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from the
cutting tool.
3. Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
4. Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
operation with the equipment.
5. Never work on unstable surfaces.
6. Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the
working range. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.
7. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard
objects, immediately switch off the motor and
inspect the cutting tool.
8. Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for
damage (detection of hairline cracks by means of
tapping-noise test).
9. Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must
have reached full working speed.
10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with
damaged guards or without guards in place!
11. All protective installations and guards supplied with
the equipment must be used during operation.
12. Always remove the battery cartridge from the
equipment:
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center unless indicated