Makita 4101RH Instruction Manual

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3GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA001-3WARNING:Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result inelectric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of thewarnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWork area safety1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered anddark areas invite accidents.2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-pheres, such as in the presence of flammableliquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparkswhich may ignite the dust or fumes.3. Keep children and bystanders away while oper-ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you tolose control.Electrical safety4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodify the plug in any way. Do not use anyadapter plugs with earthed (grounded) powertools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets willreduce risk of electric shock.5. Avoid body contact with earthed or groundedsurfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges andrefrigerators. There is an increased risk of electricshock if your body is earthed or grounded.6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-tions. Water entering a power tool will increase therisk of electric shock.7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord forcarrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges ormoving parts. Damaged or entangled cordsincrease the risk of electric shock.8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use anextension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of acord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk ofelectric shock.Personal safety9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and usecommon sense when operating a power tool. Donot use a power tool while you are tired or underthe influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Amoment of inattention while operating power toolsmay result in serious personal injury.10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-tion. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skidsafety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection usedfor appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju-ries.11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch isin the off-position before plugging in. Carryingpower tools with your finger on the switch or plug-ging in power tools that have the switch on invitesaccidents.12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench beforeturning the power tool on. A wrench or a key leftattached to a rotating part of the power tool mayresult in personal injury.13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-ance at all times. This enables better control of thepower tool in unexpected situations.14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelleryor long hair can be caught in moving parts.15. If devices are provided for the connection ofdust extraction and collection facilities, ensurethese are connected and properly used. Use ofthese devices can reduce dust-related hazards.Power tool use and care16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correctpower tool for your application. The correctpower tool will do the job better and safer at the ratefor which it was designed.17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does notturn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot becontrolled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.18. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool beforemaking any adjustments, changing accessories,or storing power tools. Such preventive safetymeasures reduce the risk of starting the power toolaccidentally.