Additional Safety Rules - Makita LS1013 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1.
Wear eye protection.
2. Do
not operate saw without 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.
5. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
6.
Be careful n o t t o damage the arbor, flanges (especially the installing surface]
7. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will n o t move during
8.
For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces, etc. from the table t o p before
9.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
or bolt. Damage t o these parts could result in blade breakage.
operation.
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Make sure the shaft lock is released before the s w i t c h is turned on.
11. Be sure that the blade does n o t contact the turn base i n the lowest position.
12. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw moves up or d o w n slightly
during start-up and stopping.
13.
Do n o t perform any operation freehand. The workpiece must be secured
firmly against the turn base and guide fence w i t h the vise during all
operations. Never use your hand t o secure the workpiece.
14. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid contact w i t h any coasting blade.
It can still cause severe injury.
15. Never reach around saw blade.
16. Make sure the blade is n o t 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 n o t attempt t o lock the trigger i n the o n position.
21. Shut off power and w a i t for saw blade t o stop before servicing or adjusting
tool.
22. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations.
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Blades are extremely unforgiving.
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