Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual

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3hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footingand balance at all times.14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp and clean for best and safestperformance. Follow instructions forlubricating and changing accessories.15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; whenchanging accessories such as blades, bits,cutters, and the like.16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Make sure switch is in off positionbefore plugging in.17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.Consult the owner's manual for recommendedaccessories. The use of improper accessoriesmay cause risk of injury to persons.18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury couldoccur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting toolis unintentionally contacted.19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further useof the tool, a guard or other part that isdamaged should be carefully checked todetermine that it will operate properly andperform its intended function - check foralignment of moving parts, binding of movingparts, breakage of parts, mounting, and anyother conditions that may affect its operation.A guard or other part that is damaged shouldbe properly repaired or replaced.20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a bladeor cutter against the direction of rotation ofthe blade or cutter only.21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until itcomes to a complete stop.22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, useonly identical replacement parts.23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk ofelectric shock, this appliance has a polarizedplug (one blade is wider than the other). Thisplug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contacta qualified electrician to install the properoutlet. Do not change the plug in any way.VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool toa power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure thevoltage supplied is the same as that specified on thenameplate of the tool. A power source with voltagegreater than that specified for the tool can result inSERIOUS INJURY to the user- as well as damage tothe appliance. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THEAPPLIANCE. Using a power source with voltage lessthan the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.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 Recommended000173USB036-2ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULESDO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto slide compound saw safety rules. If you use thistool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seriouspersonal injury.1. Wear eye protection.2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoidcontact with any coasting blade. It can stillcause severe injury.3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.Check blade guard for proper closing beforeeach use. Do not operate saw if blade guarddoes not move freely and close instantly.Never clamp or tie the blade guard into theopen position.

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