Additional Safety Rules - Makita 3710 Instruction Manual

12.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
13.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables bet-
ter control of the power tool in unexpected sit-
uations.
14.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
15.
If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Power tool use and care
16.
Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
17.
Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
18.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety mea-

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con-
tact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts
of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
2.
Wear hearing protection during extended period
of operation.
3.
Handle the bits very carefully.
4
sures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
19.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfa-
miliar with the power tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
20.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tools operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
21.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-
erly maintained cutting tools with sharp cut-
ting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
22.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-
tions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of power tool, taking 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
23.
Have your power tool serviced by a quali-
fied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
4.
Check the bit carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
bit immediately.
5.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
6.
Hold the tool firmly.
7.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
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