General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Miter Saw Safety Warnings - 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.
...... LASER RADIATION: Do not stare into
beam. Direct laser beam may injure your
eyes.
............... Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material!
In observance of the European Directive,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in
accordance with national law, electric
equipment that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
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 and can, therefore, also be used from
sockets without earth wire.
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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.

MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still cause
severe injury.
2. Check the saw blade carefully for cracks or
deformation before operation.
Replace damaged blades immediately.
3. Replace the kerf board when worn.
4. Use only saw blades specified by the
manufacturer which conform to EN847-1.
5. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high
speed steel.
6. Wear eye protection.
7. Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of
hearing loss.
8. Wear gloves for handling saw blade (saw blades
shall be carried in a holder wherever practicable)
and rough material.
9. Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device
when sawing.
10. Select saw blades in relation to the material to be
cut.
11. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
12. Always secure all moving portions before carrying
the tool. When lifting or carrying the tool, do not
use the guard as a carrying handle.
13. 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.
14. Keep the floor area free of loose material e.g.
chips and cut-offs.
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15. Use only saw blades that are marked with a
maximum speed equal to or higher than the no
load speed marked on the tool.
16. When the tool is fitted with a laser or LED, do not
replace the laser or LED with a different type. Ask
ENF002-2
an authorized service center for repair.
17. Never remove any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool is
running with an unguarded saw blade.
18. 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.
19. Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut.
20. Fix the tool to a work bench, if needed.
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ENB034-9