Makita M4301 Instruction Manual

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3 ENGLISHYasushi FukayaDirectorMakita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, BelgiumGeneral power tool safety warningsWARNING: Read all safety warnings andall instructions. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury.Save all warnings and instruc-tions for future reference.The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to yourmains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated(cordless) power tool.Work area safety1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered ordark areas invite accidents.2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-spheres, such as in the presence of flammableliquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparkswhich may ignite the dust or fumes.3. Keep children and bystanders away whileoperating a power tool. Distractions can causeyou to lose control.Electrical Safety1. 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.2. Avoid body contact with earthed or groundedsurfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges andrefrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-ditions. Water entering a power tool will increasethe risk of electric shock.4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord forcarrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edgesor moving parts. Damaged or entangled cordsincrease the risk of electric shock.5. 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.6. If operating a power tool in a damp locationis unavoidable, use a residual current device(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reducesthe risk of electric shock.7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a ratedresidual current of 30 mA or less is alwaysrecommended.Personal Safety1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and usecommon sense when operating a power tool.Do not use a power tool while you are tiredor under the influence of drugs, alcohol ormedication. A moment of inattention while oper-ating power tools may result in serious personalinjury.2. Use personal protective equipment. Alwayswear eye protection. Protective equipment suchas dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, orhearing protection used for appropriate conditionswill reduce personal injuries.3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure theswitch is in the off-position before connectingto power source and/or battery pack, pickingup or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools withyour finger on the switch or energising power toolsthat have the switch on invites accidents.4. 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.5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. This enables better controlof the power tool in unexpected situations.6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.7. If devices are provided for the connection ofdust extraction and collection facilities, ensurethese are connected and properly used. Use ofdust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.Power tool use and care1. 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.2. 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.3. Disconnect the plug from the power sourceand/or the battery pack from the power toolbefore making any adjustments, changingaccessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-ventive safety measures reduce the risk of startingthe power tool accidentally.4. 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.5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignmentor binding of moving parts, breakage of partsand any other condition that may affect thepower tool’s operation. If damaged, have thepower tool repaired before use. Many accidentsare caused by poorly maintained power tools.6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edgesare less likely to bind and are easier to control.7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-ing into account the working conditions andthe work to be performed. Use of the power toolfor operations different from those intended couldresult in a hazardous situation.3 ENGLISHis unavoidable, use a residual current deviceUse of an RCD reducesUse of power supply via an RCD with a ratedresidual current of 30 mA or less is alwaysStay alert, watch what you are doing and usecommon sense when operating a power tool.Do not use a power tool while you are tiredor under the influence of drugs, alcohol orare caused by poorly maintained power tools.6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edgesare less likely to bind and are easier to control.7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-ing into account the working conditions andthe work to be performed. Use of the power toolfor operations different from those intended couldresult in a hazardous situation.