Specific Safety Rules - Makita DLW140 Instruction Manual

13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT BATTERY FROM TOOL before
servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position
before inserting battery.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
the owner's manual for recommended acces-
sories. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function - check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade
or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.
TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
Battery tool use and care
Ensure the switch is in the off position before insert-
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ing battery cartridge. Inserting the battery cartridge into
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Recharge only with the charger specified by
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the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery cartridge may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery cartridge.
Use power tools only with specifically desig-
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nated battery cartridges. Use of any other bat-
tery cartridges may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery cartridge is not in use, keep it
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away from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
5. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6. Disconnect battery cartridge from tool or place
the switch in the locked or off position before
making any adjustments, changing accesso-
ries, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
7. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
8. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
fire, explosion or risk of injury.
9. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
10. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.

Specific safety rules

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to porta-
ble cut-off safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or
incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
Wear hearing protection during extended
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period of operation.
2. Use only wheels having a maximum operat-
ing speed at least as high as "No Load RPM"
marked on the tool's nameplate. Use only
fiberglass-reinforced cut-off wheels.
Check the cut-off wheel carefully for cracks or
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damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged wheel immediately. Run the tool (with
guard) at no load for about a minute, holding
tool away from others. If wheel is flawed, it will
likely separate during this test.
4. Secure the cut-off wheel carefully.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
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6. Be careful not to damage the spindle, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage
to these parts could result in wheel breakage.
7. Do not operate the tool without guards in place.
Check the wheel guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the tool if wheel guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the wheel guard into the open position.
8. Hold the handle firmly.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
10. Make sure the cut-off wheel is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
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let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced wheel.
12. Watch out for flying sparks when operating. They
can cause injury or ignite combustible materials.
13. Remove material or debris from the area that
might be ignited by sparks. Be sure that others
are not in the path of the sparks. Keep a proper,
charged fire extinguisher closely available.
14. Use the cutting edge of the cut-off wheel only.
Never use side surface.
15. Do not attempt to keep the trigger in the ON
position.
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