BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL

TO A POWER SOURCE

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

2.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tool in rain.

3.KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

4.STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up place-out of the reach of children.

5.DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer a t the rate for which

*it was designed.

6.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy- duty tool.

7.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.

8.USE SAFETY GLASSES. Use safety glasses with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

9.DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

10.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

11.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance a t all times.

12.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

13.DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use; before servicing; when changing blade- or adjusting guides.

14.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

15.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.

16.OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only ex- tension cords suitable for use outdoors and so marked.

17.Keep Guards in Place and in Working Order.

18.Keep BladesSharp.

19.Keep Hands Away from Cutting Area.

20.REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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Makita SR1800 instruction manual Before Connecting Your Tool To a Power Source, General Power Tool Safety Rules