Safety Instructions; General Safety Precautions - Makita LS1211 Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(For All Tools)
1.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the
tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar t o
it.
2.
KEEP GUARDS I N PLACE and in working order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS A N D WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o
see t h a t keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp
or w e t locations, or expose t h e m t o rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Don't use tool
in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance f r o m work
area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF
with
padlocks, master switches, or
by
removing starter keys.
8.
DON'T FORCE TOOL. It w i l l do the job better and safer at the rate for w h i c h
it was designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment
to
d o a job for w h i c h it
was n o t designed.
IO.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry w h i c h may get caught
in
moving parts. Nonslip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering t o contain long hair.
11.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,
they are NOT safety glasses.
12.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise t o hold work w h e n practical. It's safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands t o operate tool.
13.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
15.
DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing, w h e n changing accessories such as
blades,
bits,
cutters, and the like.
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