Makita 6402 Instruction Manual

Also see for 6402: Instruction manual Instruction manual Parts Breakdown Instruction manual Instruction manual

Contents

31. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered anddark areas invite accidents.2. Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases or dust. Power toolscreate sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.3. Keep children and bystanders away whileoperating a power tool. Distractions can causeyou to lose 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 ofelectric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wetconditions. Water entering a power tool willincrease the risk 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 ofa cord 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.Do not use a power tool while you are tired orunder the influence of drugs, alcohol ormedication. A moment of inattention whileoperating power tools may result in seriouspersonal injury.10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eyeprotection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearingprotection used for appropriate conditions willreduce personal injuries.11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch isin the off-position before plugging in. Carryingpower tools with your finger on the switch orplugging in power tools that have the switch oninvites accidents.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 andbalance at all times. This enables better controlof the power tool in unexpected situations.14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from moving parts. Loose clothes,jewellery or long hair can be caught in movingparts.15. If devices are provided for the connection ofdust extraction and collection facilities,ensure these are connected and properly used.Use of these devices can reduce dust-relatedhazards.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 therate for which it was designed.17. Do not use the power tool if the switch doesnot turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannotbe controlled with the switch is dangerous andmust be repaired.18. Disconnect the plug from the power sourceand/or the battery pack from the power toolbefore making any adjustments, changingaccessories, or storing power tools. Suchpreventive safety measures reduce the risk ofstarting the power tool accidentally.19. Store idle power tools out of the reach ofchildren and do not allow persons unfamiliarwith the power tool or these instructions tooperate the power tool. Power tools aredangerous in the hands of untrained users.20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts, breakage of partsand any other condition that may affect thepower tools operation. If damaged, have thepower tool repaired before use. Many accidentsare caused by poorly maintained power tools.21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edgesare less likely to bind and are easier to control.22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc. in accordance with these instructions andin the manner intended for the particular typeof power tool, taking into account the workingconditions and the work to be performed. Useof the power tool for operations different fromthose intended could result in a hazardoussituation.SERVICE23. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the powertool is maintained.24. Follow instruction for lubricating andchanging accessories.