Specific Safety Rules - Makita HM1211B Instruction Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to hammer safety rules.
If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seri-
ous personal injury.
1. Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator.
2. Wear ear protectors when using the tool
for extended periods. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise can cause hearing
loss.
3. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety
glasses and/or face shield. Ordinary eye
or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. It
is also highly recommended that you wear
a dust mask and thickly padded gloves.
4. Be sure the bit is secured in place before
operation.
5. Under normal operation, the tool is
designed to
screws can come loose easily, causing a
breakdown or accident. Check tightness
of screws carefully before operation.
6. In cold weather or when the tool has not
been used for a long time, let the tool
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
produce vibration.
warm up for a while by operating it under
no load. This will loosen up the lubrica-
tion. Without proper warm-up, hammering
operation is difficult.
7. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the
tool in high locations.
8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
9. Keep hands away from moving parts.
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
11. Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could fly out and
injure someone seriously.
12. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the
bit immediately after operation; they may
be extremely hot and could burn your
The skin.
13. Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-
rial supplier safety data.
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