Important Safety Instructions - Makita JS3200 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet
locations. Keep work area well lit. Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use tool
in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area. Don't
let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or
locked-up place
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out of reach of children.
DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it
was intended.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-
duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear
loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation i s dusty.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
it
to disconnect from re-
ceptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand
and
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance a t all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect
tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing acces-
sories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only exten-
sion cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate tool
when you are tired.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a
guard or other part
that i s damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
it
will operate proper-
ly and perform i t s intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part t h d is damaged should be properly repaired or