Makita BFT040F Instruction Manual

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3the 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 is inthe 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 correct powertool will do the job better and safer at the rate forwhich 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.19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar withthe power tool or these instructions to operatethe power tool. Power tools are dangerous in thehands of untrained users.20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment orbinding of moving parts, breakage of parts andany other condition that may affect the powertools operation. If damaged, have the power toolrepaired before use. Many accidents are caused bypoorly 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 and inthe manner intended for the particular type ofpower tool, taking into account the working con-ditions and the work to be performed. Use of thepower tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation.Battery tool use and care23. Ensure the switch is in the off position beforeinserting battery pack. Inserting the battery packinto power tools that have the switch on invites acci-dents.24. Recharge only with the charger specified by themanufacturer. A charger that is suitable for onetype of battery pack may create a risk of fire whenused with another battery pack.25. Use power tools only with specifically desig-nated battery packs. Use of any other batterypacks may create a risk of injury and fire.26. When battery pack is not in use, keep it awayfrom other metal objects like paper clips, coins,keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objectsthat can make a connection from one terminal toanother. Shorting the battery terminals togethermay cause burns or a fire.27. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejectedfrom the battery, avoid contact. If contact acci-dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid con-tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquidejected from the battery may cause irritation orburns.Service28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the powertool is maintained.SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESUSB026-2DO NOT let comfort or familiarity withproduct (gained from repeated use)replace strict adherence to cordlessscrewdriver safety rules. If you use thistool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suf-fer serious personal injury.1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces whenperforming an operation where the cutting toolmay contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live”wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool“live” and shock the operator.2. Be aware that this tool is always in an operatingcondition, because it does not have to beplugged into an electrical outlet.