Makita 4323 Instruction Manual page 4

Specific Safety Rules
1.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece be-
2. Do
not cut hollow pipe.
3. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
4.
Check for the proper clearance beneath the workpiece before cutting
so
that
5.
Hold the tool firmly.
6. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the s w i t c h is
7. Keep hands away from moving parts.
8. When cutting through walls, floors or wherever "live" electrical wires may
be encountered,
DO
NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS
OF
THE TOOL!
Hold the tool only by the insulated grasping surfaces t o prevent electric shock
if you cut through a "live" wire.
fore operation.
the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc.
turned on.
9.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
IO.
Always s w i t c h off and wait for the blade t o come t o a complete stop before
11. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they
removing the blade from the workpiece.
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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