Makita BLS712 Saw User Manual


 
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(For All TOOIS)
1.
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the
owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s
applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
2.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
3.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
4.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
5.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep work area well lighted. Don’t use
tool in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
6.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept safe distance from work
area.
7.
MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
8.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
9.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
10.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
12.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate tool.
13.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
15.
DISCONNECT BATTERY FROM TOOL
before servicing; when changing acces-
sories such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.
16.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before inserting battery.
17.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
18.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
19.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function - check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
20.
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a
blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
21.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.