Makita GV7000 Instruction Manual page 6

7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as backing pad for
cracks, tear or excess wear. If power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or
install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting
and installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-
load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories
will normally break apart during this test time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust
mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing
loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
10. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and shock the operator.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
12. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and pull the power
tool out of your control.
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
14. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The
motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
16. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
17. Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a snagged rotating
backing pad or any other accessory. Snagging
causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which
in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be
forced in the direction opposite of the accessory's
rotation at the point of the binding.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below.
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a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite
to the wheel's movement at the point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations:
18. Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc
paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations,
when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding
paper extending beyond the sanding pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of
the disc or kickback.
19. Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels
and other accessories running over rated speed can
fly apart and cause injury. Maximum operating speed
of accessories should be higher than the highest no
load speed marked on the tool's nameplate.
20. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
21. Check the backing pad carefully for cracks,
damage or deformity before operation. Replace
cracked, damaged or deformed pad immediately.
22. NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades or other
sawblades. Such blades when used on a sander
frequently kick and cause loss of control leading
to personal injury.
23. Hold the tool firmly.
24. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
25. Make sure the abrasive disc is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
26. When sanding metal surfaces, watch out for flying
sparks. Hold the tool so that sparks fly away from
you and other persons or flammable materials.
27. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
28. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn
your skin.
29. Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
30. Pay attention that the wheel continues to rotate
after the tool is switched off.
31. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
32. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.