Makita 5704RK - Manual (Page 7)

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14. Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by
authorized service facility. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools
When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting
Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
18. Outdoor use extension cords
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
19. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
20. 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 per-
form its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by
and authorized service center. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment
other than recommended in this operating
instruction or the catalog may present a risk of
personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with the
relevant safety rules. Repairing of electric appli-
ances may be carried out only by experts other-
wise it may cause considerable danger for the
user.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
ENB036-2
1. Wear hearing protection.
2. Keep Guards In Place and In Working Order.
Never wedge or tie lower guard open. Check
operation of lower guard before each use.
Don’t use if lower guard does not close
briskly over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may
be bent, restricting full return.
3. Do not use blades which are deformed or
cracked.
4. Do not use blades of high speed steel.
5. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
6. Keep Blades Clean and Sharp. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
7. DANGER:
Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area. Keep
hands away from blades. Don’t reach under-
neath work while blade is rotating. Don’t
attempt to remove cut material when blade is
moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
8. Support Large Panels. (Fig. 1 & 2)
Large panels must be supported as shown in
Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback. When cutting operation
requires the resting of the saw on the work-
piece, the saw shall be rested on the larger
portion and the smaller piece cut off.
9. Use Rip Fence.
Always use a fence or straight edge guide
when ripping.
10. Guard Against Kickback. (Fig. 1 & 3)
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly
and is driven back towards the operator.
Release switch immediately if blade binds or
saw stalls. Keep blades sharp. Support large
panels as shown in Fig. 1.
Use fence or straight edge guide when rip-
ping. Don’t force tool. Stay alert – exercise
control. Don’t remove saw from work during a
cut while the blade is moving.
NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the
saw. If kickback occurs, the saw could easily
jump backwards over your hand, possibly
causing severe injury.
11. Lower Guard.
Raise lower guard with the retracting handle.
12. Adjustments.
Before cutting be sure depth and bevel
adjustments are tight.
13. Use Only Correct Blades In Mounting.
Don’t use blades with incorrect size holes.
Never use defective or incorrect blade wash-
ers or bolts.