Makita 6823N Instruction Manual

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3Tool Use and Care15. Use clamps or other practical way to secureand support the workpiece to a stable platform.Holding the work by hand or against your body isunstable and may lead to loss of control.16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for yourapplication. The correct tool will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it is designed.17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on oroff. Any tool that cannot be controlled with theswitch is dangerous and must be repaired.18. Disconnect the plug from the power sourcebefore making any adjustments, changingaccessories, or storing the tool. Suchpreventive safety measures reduce the risk ofstarting the tool accidentally.19. Store idle tools out of reach of children andother untrained persons. Tools are dangerous inthe hands of untrained users.20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting toolssharp and clean. Properly maintained tools withsharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and areeasier to control.21. Check for misalignment or binding of movingparts, breakage of parts, and any othercondition that may affect the tool’s operation.If damaged, have the tool serviced beforeusing. Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained tools.22. Use only accessories that are recommendedby the manufacturer for your model.Accessories that may be suitable for one tool,may become hazardous when used on anothertool.SERVICE23. Tool service must be performed only byqualified repair personnel. Service ormaintenance performed by unqualified personnelcould result in a risk of injury.24. When servicing a tool, use only identicalreplacement parts. Follow instructions in theMaintenance section of this manual. Use ofunauthorized parts or failure to followMaintenance instructions may create a risk ofelectric shock or injury.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure yourextension cord is in good condition. When using anextension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough tocarry the current your product will draw. Anundersized cord will cause a drop in line voltageresulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1shows the correct size to use depending on cordlength and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, usethe next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,the heavier the cord.Table 1: Minimum gage for cordAmpere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.More Than Not More Than AWG0 6 18 16 16 1418 16 14 126 1010 12 16 16 14 1212 16 14 12 Not Recommended000173USB004-2SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESDO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto screwdriver safety rules. If you use this toolunsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seriouspersonal injury.1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces whenperforming an operation where the cutting toolmay contact hidden wiring or its own cord.Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metalparts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.2. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.3. Hold the tool firmly.4. Keep hands away from rotating parts.5. Do not touch the bit or the workpieceimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in