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Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium 
31.12.2013
 
Director 
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium 
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
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Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
liquids, gases or dust.
3. 
Keep children and bystanders away while operating 
a power tool.
Electrical safety
4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never 
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any 
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power 
tools.
reduce risk of electric shock.
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 
refrigerators.-
 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase 
the risk of electric shock.
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. 
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges 
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords 
increase the risk of electric shock.
8. 
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is 
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) protected supply.
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 
common sense when operating a power tool. 
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or 
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ication.
11. Use personal protective equipment. Always 
wear eye protection.
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions 
12. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the 
switch is in the off-position before connecting 
to power source and/or battery pack, picking 
up or carrying the tool.
that have the switch on invites accidents.
13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 
turning the power tool on.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times.
15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves 
away from moving parts.-
 If devices are provided for the connection of 
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure 
these are connected and properly used.
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct 
power tool for your application.
rate for which it was designed.
18. Do not use the power tool if the switch does 
not turn it on and off.
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and 
must be repaired.
19. 
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or 
the battery pack from the power tool before making 
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing 
power tools.
20. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with 
the power tool or these instructions to operate 
the power tool.
hands of untrained users.
21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment 
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts 
and any other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the 
power tool repaired before use.
22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
23. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits 
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and 
the work to be performed.
for operations different from those intended could 
result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
24. 
the manufacturer.