Additional Safety Rules - Makita 2414NB Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1.
Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
2. Use only wheels having a maximum operating speed at least as high as "No
Load RPM" marked on the tool's nameplate. Use only fiberglass-reinforced
cut-off wheels.
3.
Check the wheel carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged wheel immediately.
4.
Secure the wheel carefully.
5. Use only
flanges specified for this tool.
6. Be careful not t o damage the spindle, flanges (especially the installing
7. Keep guards in place and in working order.
8.
Hold the handle firmly.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
surface) or bolt, or the wheel itself might break.
IO.
Make sure the wheel is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
1 1 . Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it
simply run for several
minutes first. Watch for flutter or excessive vibration that might be caused
by poor installation or a poorly balanced wheel.
12. Watch out for flying sparks when operating. They can cause injury or ignite
combustible materials.
13.
Remove material or debris from the area that might be ignited by sparks.
Be sure that others are not in the path of the sparks. Keep a proper, charged
fire extinguisher closely available.
14. Use the cutting edge of the wheel only. Never use side surface.
15. Do not attempt t o keep the trigger in the
ON
position.
16.
If the wheel stops during the operation, makes an odd noise or begins t o
vibrate, switch off the tool immediately.
17. Always switch off and wait for the wheel t o come t o a complete stop before
removing, securing workpiece, working vise, changing work position, angle
or the wheel itself.
18. Do
not touch the workpiece immediately after operation; it is extremely hot
and could burn your skin.
19. Store wheels in a dry location only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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