General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Rules For Tool - Makita LS1018 Manuel D'instructions

Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
............. Read instruction manual.
............. DOUBLE INSULATION
......... To avoid injury from flying debris, keep
holding the saw head down, after making
cuts, until the blade has come to a
complete stop.
When performing slide cut, first pull
carriage fully and press down handle,
then push carriage toward the guide
fence.
............. Do not place hand or fingers close to the
blade.
.......... Adjust sliding fences clear of blade and
blade guard properly.
.......... Always remove SUB-FENCE R when
performing right bevel cuts. Failure to do
so may cause serious injury to operator.
...... Never look into the laser beam. Direct
laser beam may injure your eyes.
Intended use
The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter cutting
in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum can also
be sawed.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can
only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are
double-insulated in accordance with European Standard
and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without
earth wire.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR TOOL
1. Wear eye protection.
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2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
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contact with any coasting blade. It can still cause
severe injury.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before each
use. Do not operate saw if blade guard does not
move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie
the blade guard into the open position.
4. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn
base and guide fence with the vise during all
operations. Never use your hand to secure the
workpiece.
5. Never reach around saw blade.
6. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings.
7. Unplug tool before changing blade or servicing.
8. Always secure all moving portions before carrying
the tool.
9. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is
for carrying and storage purposes only and not for
any cutting operations.
10. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases. The electrical operation of the tool
could create an explosion and fire when exposed to
flammable liquids or gases.
11. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
before operation.
Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
13. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage
to these parts could result in blade breakage.
14. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
so it will not move during operation.
15. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
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etc. from the table top before operation.
16. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
17. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
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switch is turned on.
18. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position.
19. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
20. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
21. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it
run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
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that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
22. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
23. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything
abnormal.
24. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on
position.
25. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Do not be lulled into a
false sense of security. Blades are extremely
unforgiving.
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