Makita LH1201FL Instruction Manual page 11

20. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
Service
25. 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.
26. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
TABLE TOP MITER SAW SAFETY
WARNINGS
FOR BOTH MITER SAW MODE AND TABLE SAW
(BENCH SAW) MODE
Check the blade carefully for cracks or defor-
1.
mation before operation.
Replace damaged blade immediately.
Do not operate saw without guards and riving
2.
knife in place, especially after a mode change.
Check blade guards for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guards
do not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the blade guards into the open
position. Any irregular operation of the blade
guards should be corrected immediately.
3. Use only saw blades specified by the manu-
facturer and which conform to EN847-1. The
groove width of the cut must be thicker than
the riving knife and the blade body must be
thinner than the riving knife.
Do not use saw blades manufactured from
4.
high speed steel.
5. Wear eye protection.
6. Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of
hearing loss.
7. Wear gloves for handling saw blades (saw
blades shall be carried in a holder wherever
practicable) and rough material.
8. Connect the tool to a dust collecting device
when sawing.
Always store the push-stick when it is not in use.
9.
10. Keep the floor area around the tool level well
maintained and free of loose materials e.g.
chips and cut-offs.
11. The operator is adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the tool.
12. Stop and unplug the saw when unattended.
13. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure
that the blade is sharp and clean.
14. Use only saw blades that are marked with a
maximum speed equal to or higher than the no
load speed marked on the tool.
15. When the tool is fitted with a laser or LED, do
not replace the laser or LED with a different
type. Ask an authorized service center for repair.
16. Never remove any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool
is running with an unguarded saw blade.
17. The tool should not be used for slotting, rebat-
ing or grooving.
18. Before carrying the tool, always cover the
upper part of the saw blade by the top guard
and secure all moving portions. When lifting
or carrying the tool, do not use the guard as a
carrying handle.
19. Clean and be careful not to damage the spin-
dle, flanges (especially the installing surface)
and hex bolt before or when installing the
blade. Damage to these parts could result in
blade breakage. Poor installation may cause
vibration/wobbling or slippage of the blade.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
20. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive cut-off wheels may cause an injury.
21. Select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut.
22. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and
screws. Inspect for and remove all nails,
screws and other foreign material from the
workpiece before operation.
23. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece
BEFORE beginning to cut.
24. Do not use the tool in the presence of flamma-
ble liquids or gases.
25. For your safety, remove the chips, small
pieces, etc. from the work area and table top
before plugging the tool and starting operation.
26. Keep hands and make your bystander and
yourself position out of path of and not in line
with saw blade. Avoid contact with any coast-
ing blade. It can still cause severe injury and
never reach around saw blade.
27. Be alert at all times, especially during repeti-
tive, monotonous operations. Do not be lulled
into a false sense of security. Blades are
extremely unforgiving.
28. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
29. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
30. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
31. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
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