Makita M4500 Manuel D'instructions page 5

WARNING:
The vibration emission during
actual use of the power tool can differ from the
declared value(s) depending on the ways in which
the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece
is processed.
WARNING:
Be sure to identify safety mea-
sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
off and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time).
Declarations of Conformity
For European countries only
The Declarations of conformity are included in Annex A
to this instruction manual.
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Recipro saw safety warnings
1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
2.
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form. Holding the workpiece by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
3. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any
nails and remove them before operation.
5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
6. Check for the proper clearance around the
workpiece before cutting so that the recipro
saw blade will not strike the floor, workbench,
etc.
Hold the tool firmly.
7.
8. Keep hands away from moving parts.
9. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
10. Always switch off and wait for the recipro
saw blade to come to a complete stop before
removing the recipro saw blade from the
workpiece.
11. Do not touch the recipro saw blade or the
workpiece immediately after operation; they
may be extremely hot and could burn your
skin.
12. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
13. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
15. Before operation, make sure that there is no
buried object such as electric pipe, water pipe
or gas pipe in the workpiece. Otherwise, the
recipro saw blade may touch them, resulting an
electric shock, electrical leakage or gas leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
WARNING:
Switch can be locked in "ON"
position for ease of operator comfort during
extended use. Apply caution when locking tool in
"ON" position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For tool with the lock-on switch
Country specific
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
► Fig.1: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button (Country
specific)
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