Makita XRJ05 Instruction Manual

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3 ENGLISH6. 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.Battery tool use and care1. Recharge only with the charger specified bythe manufacturer. A charger that is suitable forone type of battery pack may create a risk of firewhen used with another battery pack.2. Use power tools only with specifically desig-nated battery packs. Use of any other batterypacks may create a risk of injury and fire.3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it awayfrom other metal objects, like paper clips,coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metalobjects, that can make a connection from oneterminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-nals together may cause burns or a fire.4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may beejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. Ifliquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medicalhelp. Liquid ejected from the battery may causeirritation or burns.Service1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the powertool is maintained.2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-ing accessories.3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease.Cordless recipro saw safetywarnings1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-faces, when performing an operation wherethe cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-ing. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire maymake exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”and could give the operator an electric shock.2. Use clamps or another practical way to secureand support the workpiece to a stable plat-form. Holding the work by hand or against yourbody leaves it unstable and may lead to loss ofcontrol.3. Always use safety glasses or goggles.Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safetyglasses.4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for anynails and remove them before operation.5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.6. Check for the proper clearance beyond theworkpiece before cutting so that the blade willnot strike the floor, workbench, etc.7. Hold the tool firmly.8. Make sure the blade is not contacting theworkpiece before the switch is turned on.9. Keep hands away from moving parts.10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.11. Always switch off and wait for the blade tocome to a complete stop before removing theblade from the workpiece.12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-diately after operation; they may be extremelyhot and could burn your skin.13. Do not operate the tool at no-loadunnecessarily.14. Always use the correct dust mask/respiratorfor the material and application you are work-ing with.15. Some material contains chemicals which maybe toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-tion and skin contact. Follow material suppliersafety data.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiaritywith product (gained from repeated use) replacestrict adherence to safety rules for the subjectproduct. MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.