Makita JV0600K Owners Manual - Page 4

of the power tool in unexpected situations. 16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 17. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. Power tool use and care 18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 19. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 20. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. 21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Service 25. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 26. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories. 27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. GEB016-3 JIG SAW SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. 2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. 3. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. 4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any nails and remove them before operation. 5. Do not cut oversize workpiece. 6. Check for the proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc. 7. Hold the tool firmly. 8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. 9. Keep hands away from moving parts. 10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece. 12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 13. Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily. 14. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data. 15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for the material and application you are working with. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. 4