Makita BSR730 Instruction Manual page 6

5. Do not force the tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended.
6. Use the right tool.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of
a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes not
intended.
7. Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be
caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recom-
mended when working outdoors. Wear protecting hair
covering to contain long hair.
8. Use protective equipment.
Use safety glasses and if the cutting operation is
dusty, a face or dust mask.
9. Connect dust extraction equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection ensure these are connected
and properly used.
10. Do not abuse the supply cord (if fitted).
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to discon-
nect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
11. Secure the work.
Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the
tool.
12. Do not over-reach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
13. Maintain tools with care.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubrication and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically
and if damaged have repaired by an authorized ser-
vice facility.
14. Disconnect tools.
Where the design permits, disconnect the tool from its
battery pack when not in use, before servicing and
when changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
16. Avoid unintentional starting.
Do not carry the tool with a finger on the switch.
17. Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate the tool when you are tired.
18. Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, free running 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 an authorized service facility unless otherwise indi-
cated in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by an authorized service facility.
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Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off.
19. Warning.
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than
recommended in this instruction manual or the cata-
log, may present a risk of personal injury.
Ensure that the battery pack is correct for the tool.
Ensure that the outside surface of battery pack or tool
is clean and dry before plugging into charger.
Ensure that batteries are charged using the correct
charger recommended by the manufacturer. Incorrect
use may result in a risk of electric shock, overheating
or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery.
20. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
This tool is constructed in accordance with the rele-
vant safety requirements. Repairs should only be car-
ried out by qualified persons using original spare
parts, otherwise this may result in considerable dan-
ger to the user.
21. Disposal of battery.
Ensure battery is disposed of safely as instructed by
the manufacturer.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULE
SFOR TOOL
1. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating
condition, because it does not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet.
2. Wear hearing protection.
3. Keep Guards In Place and In Working Order.
Never wedge or tie lower guard open. Check oper-
ation of lower guard before each use.
Don't use if lower guard does not close briskly
over saw blade.
CAUTION:
If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent,
restricting full return.
4. Do not use blades which are deformed or cracked.
5. Do not use blades made of high speed steel.
6. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the
saw blade.
7. Keep Blades Clean and Sharp.
Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
8. DANGER:
Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
Keep hands away from blades. Don't reach under-
neath work while blade is rotating. Don't attempt
to remove cut material when blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
9. Support Large Panels. (Fig. 1 & 2)
Large panels must be supported as shown in
Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of blade pinching and
kickback. When cutting operation requires the
resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw shall
be rested on the larger portion and the smaller
piece cut off.
To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the
cut.
Do not support board or panel away from the cut.
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