Makita LS1220 Instruction Manual

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For Your Own Safety Read InstructionManual Before OperatingCompound SawSave it for future referenceGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS(For All Tools)1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn thetools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazardspeculiar t o it.2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.3.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking tosee that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turningit on.4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in dampor wet locations, or expose them t o rain. Keep work area well lighted.Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from workarea.7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or byremoving starter keys.8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for whichit was designed.9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment t o do a job for which itwas not designed.10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslipfootwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cuttingoperation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses,they are NOT safety glasses.12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise t o hold work when practical. It's saferthan using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best andsafest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-sories.15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such asblades, bits, cutters, and the like.3