Makita DPC8132 Owners Manual - Page 5
Safety Precautions - concrete saw
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use Power Cut Use the Power Cut cutoff saw outdoors only, for trimming and cutting suitable materials, using cutting discs rated for this machine. Improper use: Never use the cutoff saw cutting discs for grinding or sanding (using the side of the cutting disc to remove material). The disc can break! Never use the Power Cut with saw blades, cutter blades, brushes, carbide tipped, wood cutting blades etc. Unauthorised users: Persons unfamiliar with the Instruction Manual, children, young people, and persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications must not use the Power Cut. General precautions - The operator MUST read this instruction manual to ensure safe operation (even if you already have experience in using cutoff saws). It is important to be familiar with the operation of this particular cutoff saw. Users insufficiently informed will endanger themselves as well as others due to improper handling. ‑ Let only persons who have experience in using cutoff saws work with this unit. When letting another person use the Power Cut, this instruction manual must be provided along with it. ‑ First‑time operators should ask a specialist to instruct them in working with gasoline‑powered cutoff saws. ‑ Children and persons under 18 years of age must not be allowed to use this Power Cut. Persons over the age of 16 years may, however, use the Power Cut for the purpose of being trained as long as they are under the supervision of a qualified trainer. ‑ Working with the Power Cut requires high concentration. - Operate the Power Cut only if you are in good physical condition. If you are tired, your attention will be reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a working day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user has to accept liability for others. - Never work while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or other substances which may impair vision, dexterity or judgement. - A fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate vicinity when working in easily inflammable vegetation or when it has not rained for a long time (danger of fire). - Asbestos and other materials that can release toxins may be cut only with the necessary safety precautions and after notification of the proper authorities and under their supervision or that of a person appointed by them. - The use of dust-reduction devices is urgently recommended (see Accessories, pressure water tank, water tank). Protective equipment - In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the following protective equipment must be used during operation of the Power Cut: - The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it should be tightfitting but not be a hindrance. Clothing in which grains of material can accumulate (trousers with cuffs, jackets and trousers with wide‑open pockets, etc.) must not be worn, particularly when cutting metal. - Do not wear any jewellery or clothing that can get caught or distract from the operation of the Power Cut. - It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever working with the Power Cut. The protective helmet (A) is to be checked in regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced after 5 years at the latest. Use only approved protective helmets. - The helmet visor (B) protects the face from dust and material grains. In order to prevent injuries to eyes and face, always wear protective goggles (C) or visor when using the Power Cut. - To prevent hearing damage, always wear suitable personal hearing protection. (ear muffs (D), ear plugs, etc.). Octave brand analysis upon request. - When dry‑cutting dust‑producing materials such as stone or concrete, always wear approved respiratory protection (E). - Work gloves (F) of tough leather are part of the required work kit of the Power Cut and must always be worn when working with the Power Cut. 1 2 3 4