Safety Instructions - Makita 3612C Instruction Manual

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product
is in compliance with the following standards of stand-
ardized documents,
EN61000 in accordance with Council Directives, 73/23/
EEC, 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC.
Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 2004

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Read all these instructions before operating this product
and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1.
Keep work area clean.
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2.
Consider work area environment.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Do not use power tools where there is
risk to cause fire or explosion.
3.
Guard against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4.
Keep children away.
Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
5.
Store idle tools.
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry,
high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
6.
Do not force the tool.
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended.
7.
Use the right tool.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job
of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes
not intended; for example, do not use circular saws
to cut tree limbs or logs.
8.
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
HD400, EN50144, EN55014,
Director
MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15
8JD, ENGLAND
Responsible manufacturer:
Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan
9.
Use safety glasses and hearing protection.
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is
dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure these are
connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord.
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to discon-
nect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work.
Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
13. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrica-
tion and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord
periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an
authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools.
When not in use, before servicing and when chang-
ing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
before turning it on.
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