General Safety Rules - Makita 8433D Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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(For All Battery Operated Tools)
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work A r e a
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Do
not operate power tools
in
explosive atmospheres, such as
in
the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks w h i c h may
ignite the dust or fumes.
3.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you t o lose control.
E l e c t r i c a l S a f e t y
4. A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack
must be recharged only
with
the specified charger for the battery.
A
charger
that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire w h e n
used with another battery.
5.
Use battery operated t o o l only
with
specifically designated battery pack.
Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
Personal S a f e t y
6.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating
a power tool. D o not use t o o l while tired or under the influence o f drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
7. Dress properly. Do n o t wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
8.
Avoid accidental startina. Be sure switch is in the locked or o f f position before
9.
10.
11.
inserting battery pack: Carrying tools with your finger o n -the s w i t c h or
inserting the battery pack into a tool
with
the switch o n invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench
or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal
injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
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