Makita 4100NHX1 Instruction Manual - Page 3

Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 18. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. 19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 21. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. 22. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Table 1: Minimum gage for cord Ampere Rating More Than 0 6 10 12 000173 Not More Than 6 10 12 16 Volts 120 V Total length of cord in feet 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. AWG 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 12 Not Recommended USB073-1 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to cutter safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and wheel. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the tool, they cannot be cut by the wheel. 2. Keep your body positioned to either side of the wheel, but not in line with the wheel. KICKBACK could cause the tool to jump backwards. (See "Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback") 3. Do not reach underneath the work. Do not attempt to remove cut material when wheel is moving. CAUTION: Wheels coast after turn off. 4. Always observe that the wheel has stopped spinning before placing tool down on bench or floor. A coasting wheel will cause the tool to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the wheel to stop after switch is released. 5. NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, wheel binding, or loss of control. 6. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when 3