5WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of thepower tool can differ from the declared emissionvalue depending on the ways in which the tool isused.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation ofexposure in the actual conditions of use (takingaccount of all parts of the operating cycle such asthe times when the tool is switched off and when itis running idle in addition to the trigger time).ENH003-14For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityWe Makita Corporation as the responsiblemanufacturer declare that the following Makitamachine(s):Designation of Machine:Portable Cut-OffModel No./ Type: 2414NBare of series production andConforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/ECAnd are manufactured in accordance with the followingstandards or standardised documents:EN61029The technical documentation is kept by:Makita International Europe Ltd.Technical Department,Michigan Drive, Tongwell,Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England30.1.2009000230Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPANGEA010-1General Power Tool SafetyWarningsWARNING Read all safety warnings and allinstructions. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury.Save all warnings and instructions forfuture reference.ENB066-1ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESFOR TOOL1. Wear protective glasses. Also wear hearingprotection during extended periods ofoperation.2. Use only wheels recommended by themanufacturer which have a maximumoperating speed at least as high as "No LoadRPM" marked on the tool’s nameplate. Useonly fiberglass-reinforced cut-off wheels.3. Check the wheel carefully for cracks ordamage before operation. Replace cracked ordamaged wheel immediately.4. Secure the wheel carefully.5. Use only flanges specified for this tool.6. Be careful not to damage the spindle, flanges(especially the installing surface) or bolt, orthe wheel itself might break.7. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in workingorder.8. Hold the handle firmly.9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.10. Make sure the wheel is not contacting thework-piece before the switch is turned on.11. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,let it simply run for several minutes first.Watch for flutter or excessive vibration thatmight be caused by poor installation or apoorly balanced wheel.12. Watch out for flying sparks when operating.They can cause injury or ignite combustiblematerials.13. Remove material or debris from the area thatmight be ignited by sparks. Be sure thatothers are not in the path of the sparks. Keep aproper, charged fire extinguisher closelyavailable.14. Use the cutting edge of the wheel only. Neveruse side surface.15. If the wheel stops during the operation, makesan odd noise or begins to vibrate, switch offthe tool immediately.16. Always switch off and wait for the wheel tocome to a complete stop before removing,securing workpiece, working vise, changingwork position, angle or the wheel itself.17. Do not touch the workpiece immediately afteroperation; it is extremely hot and could burnyour skin.18. Store wheels in a dry location only.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.