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g)
When wheel is binding or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, switch off the power
tool and hold the power tool motionless
until the wheel comes to a complete stop.
never attempt to remove the wheel from the
cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur.
Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
h)
Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully re-enter the cut.
The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the
power tool is restarted in the workpiece.
i)
Support panels or any oversized workpiece
to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and
kickback.
Large workpieces tend to sag under their own
weight. Supports must be placed under the
workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge
of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
j) Use extra caution when making a “pocket
cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding wheel may cut gas or water
pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause
kickback.
2.7 Additional safety warnings
2.7.1 Operating personnel
requirements
•
People below the age of 16 may not use the
machine.
•
The operating personnel must be familiar
with the content of this instruction manual.
2.7.2 Workplace safety
•
Before chasing in load-bearing walls,
consult the responsible structural engineer,
architects or the site supervisors.
•
Secure the work area also behind openings
and cutouts.
Unsecured work areas can endanger you and
other people.
•
Watch out for open and concealed electricity
cables, and water and gas pipes. Use
suitable detectors to find concealed utility
pipes and cables, or contact the local utility
company for advice.
Contact with electricity cables can cause fires
and an electric shock. Damage to a gas pipe
can cause an explosion. Penetrating a water
pipe causes damage to property or could cause
an electric shock.
•
Avoid causing situations where other people
can stumble or trip.
Tripping over cables can cause serious injuries.
•
Secure the workpiece.
A workpiece securely held in clamping devices
or a vice is more safely held than in the hand.
•
Avoid dust accumulation in the workplace.
Dusts can easily ignite.
•
ensure adequate ventilation in closed
rooms.
Risk due to dust and impaired vision.
•
Dust from materials such as coatings
containing lead, several types of wood,
minerals and metals can be harmful
to health and cause allergic reactions,
respiratory diseases and/or cancer.
Asbestos-containing material may only be
machined by specialists.
f
Wherever possible, use a dust extractor
suitable for the material you are working on
(e.g. a special MAKITA dust extractor).
f
Ensure the workplace is properly ventilated.
f
We recommend wearing a face mask
respirator with filter class P2 or P3 (to
EN 149:2001).
Observe the relevant regulations in your country
for the materials to be machined.
