Makita LC1230 Instruction Manual page 7

7. Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece "cross handed" i.e. hold-
ing the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with
your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
Do not reach behind the vise stop with either
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hand from either side of the saw blade, to
remove scraps, or for any other reason while
the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spin-
ning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious
and you may be seriously injured.
9. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the work-
piece is bowed or warped, always make certain
that there is no gap between the clamped work-
piece, vise and vise stop along the line of the cut.
Bent or warped workpieces can twist or shift and may
cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.
10. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, scraps, etc., except for the workpiece.
Small debris or loose pieces of ferrous or other
objects on the table that contact the revolving
blade can be thrown with high speed.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
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workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
12. Ensure the power tool is mounted or placed
on a level, firm work surface before use. A
level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the
power tool becoming unstable.
13. Provide adequate support such as blocks, saw
horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer
than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than
the metal cutting saw table can tip if not securely
supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can
lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
14. Do not use another person as a substitute for a
table extension or as additional support. Unstable
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
15. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the
cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade
and thrown violently.
16. Always use the vise and properly support the
workpiece considering its shape. For example,
Rods and channels have a tendency to roll or shift
while being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and
pull the work with your hand into the blade.
17. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
18. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the power tool off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause loss of control or damage to the power tool.
19. After finishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-off piece.
Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade
is dangerous.
20. Hold the handle firmly when making an incom-
plete cut or when releasing the switch before the
saw head is completely in the down position. The
braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to
be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
21. The outside diameter of the saw blade must be
the specified capacity. Incorrectly sized accesso-
ries cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
22. The arbour size of saw blade and flanges must
properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Saw blade
and flanges with arbour holes that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of bal-
ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
23. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal
to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
24. Do not use the metal cutting saw to cut other
than mild steel or stainless steel.
Additional instructions
1. Never stand on the metal cutting saw. Tipping
over or unintentional contact with the cutting
means could cause serious injury.
2. Never leave the power tool running unat-
tended. Turn the power off. Do not leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the
open position.
4. Keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
Avoid contact with any coasting blade. It can
still cause serious injury.
5. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the power tool.
Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
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before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
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8. Always use undamaged flanges and fixing
bolt that are of correct diameter for the blade.
Proper flanges support the blade thus reduc-
ing the possibility of blade breakage.
9. Make sure the shaft lock is released before
turning the power tool on.
10. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves
up or down slightly during start-up and stopping.
11. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before turning the power tool on.
12. Before using the power tool on an actual work-
piece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration
or wobbling that could indicate poor installa-
tion or a poorly balanced blade.
13. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
14. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON" position.
15. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
16. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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