Makita 3601B Instruction Manual

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3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENA001-2WARNING:When using electric tools, basic safety precautions, including the following,should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock andpersonal injury. Read all these instructions before operating this productand save these instructions.For safe operations:1. Keep work area clean.Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.2. Consider work area environment.Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not usepower tools in damp or wet locations. Keep workarea well lit. Do not use power tools where there isrisk to cause fire or explosion.3. Guard against electric shock.Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-faces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).4. Keep children away.Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.All visitors should be kept away from work area.5. Store idle tools.When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry,high or locked up place, out of reach of children.6. Do not force the tool.It will do the job better and safer at the rate for whichit was intended.7. Use the right tool.Do not force small tools or attachments to do the jobof a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposesnot intended; for example, do not use circular sawsto cut tree limbs or logs.8. Dress properly.Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can becaught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skidfootwear are recommended when working outdoors.Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.9. Use safety glasses and hearing protection.Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation isdusty.10. Connect dust extraction equipment.If devices are provided for the connection of dustextraction and collection facilities ensure these areconnected and properly used.11. Do not abuse the cord.Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to discon-nect it from the socket. Keep the cord away fromheat, oil and sharp edges.12. Secure work.Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is saferthan using your hand and it frees both hands tooperate the tool.13. Do not overreach.Keep proper footing and balance at all times.14. Maintain tools with care.Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better andsafer performance. Follow instructions for lubrica-tion and changing accessories. Inspect tool cordperiodically and if damaged have it repaired by anauthorized service facility. Inspect extension cordsperiodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handlesdry, clean and free from oil and grease.15. Disconnect tools.When not in use, before servicing and when chang-ing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.Form the habit of checking to see that keys andadjusting wrenches are removed from the toolbefore turning it on.17. Avoid unintentional starting.Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on theswitch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in.18. Use outdoor extension leads.When tool is used outdoors, use only extensioncords intended for outdoor use.19. Stay alert.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Donot operate tool when you are tired.20. Check damaged parts.Before further use of the tool, a guard or other partthat is damaged should be carefully checked todetermine that it will operate properly and performits intended function. Check for alignment of movingparts, free running of moving parts, breakage ofparts, mounting and any other conditions that mayaffect its operation. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly repaired or replacedby an authorized service center unless otherwiseindicated in this instruction manual. Have defectiveswitches replaced by an authorized service facility.Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it onand off.21. Warning.The use of any accessory or attachment, other thanthose recommended in this instruction manual orthe catalog, may present a risk of personal injury.22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.This electric tool is in accordance with the relevantsafety requirements. Repairs should only be carriedout by qualified persons using original spare parts,otherwise this may result in considerable danger tothe user.