General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Additional Safety Instructions; Personal Protective Equipment - Makita DUX18 Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings

WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Additional safety instructions

1. Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
2. During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
4. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
5. Before operation, examine the work area for
stones or other solid objects. They can be
thrown or cause dangerous kickback and result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
6. When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
7. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
8. Before doing any maintenance or repair work
or cleaning the tool, always turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge.
9. Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning
and maintenance. Remove the battery car-
tridge. Attach the cover to the cutting blade.
10. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked loca-
tion out of reach of children.
11. When touching the cutting blade, wear protec-
tive gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands
severely.
12. When handling a cutter blade, always wear
gloves and put the blade cover on the blade.
13. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
14. Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
15. Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
16. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
17. Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
18. Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
19. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
20. During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
21. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
22. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
23. Do not touch the gear case during and imme-
diately after the operation. The gear case
becomes hot during operation and can cause burn
injury.
24. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
25. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the
tool in dump or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
26. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
The cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
27. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if
swallowed.
28. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet
locations.

Personal protective equipment

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Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and
1.
protective gloves to protect yourself from
flying debris or falling objects.
Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre-
2.
vent hearing loss.
3. Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe
operation, such as a work overall and sturdy,
non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
When touching the cutting blade, wear protec-
4.
tive gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands
severely.
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