Additional Safety Rules - Makita LS1020 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1 .
Wear eye protection.
2.
D o not operate saw w i t h o u t guards in place.
3. Don't use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged blade immediately.
5.
Use only flanges specified for this tool.
6.
Be careful not t o damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing sur-
7.
Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
so
it
will not move during
8.
For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table t o p be-
9. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece be-
face) or bolt. Damage t o these parts could result in blade breakage.
operation.
fore operation.
fore operation.
IO.
Make sure the shaft lock is released before the s w i t c h is turned on.
1 1 . Be sure that the blade does n o t contact the turn base in the lowest position.
12.
Hold the handle firmly.
13. Do not perform any operation freehand.
14. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
15. Never reach around saw blade.
16.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the s w i t c h is
turned on.
17. Before using the tool o n an actual workpiece, let
it run for a while. Watch
for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
18.
Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting.
19. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
20.
Do not attempt t o lock the trigger in the o n position.
21.
Shut o f f power and wait for saw blade t o stop before servicing or adjusting
22.
Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord t o disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep
tool.
cord away f r o m heat, oil, water and sharp edges.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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