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ENH003-14 

For European countries only 

EC Declaration of Conformity 

We  Makita  Corporation  as  the  responsible 
manufacturer  declare  that  the  following  Makita 
machine(s): 

Designation of Machine: 
Portable Cut-Off 
Model No./ Type: MT240 
are of series production and 

Conforms to the following European Directives: 

2006/42/EC 

And are manufactured in accordance with the following 
standards or standardised documents: 

EN61029 

The technical documentation is kept by:   

Makita International Europe Ltd. 
Technical Department, 
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, 
Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England 
 

30.1.2009 

 

000230 

Tomoyasu Kato 

Director 

Makita Corporation 

3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, 

Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN 

 

ENA001-2 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

WARNING!  When  using  electric  tools,  basic  safety 
precautions, including the following, should always 
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock 
and  personal  injury.  Read  all  these  instructions 
before  operating  this  product  and  save  these 
instructions. 

For safe operations: 

1. 

Keep work area clean.

 

Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 

2. 

Consider work area environment.

 

Do  not  expose  power  tools  to  rain.  Do  not  use 
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work 
area well lit. Do not use power tools where there is 
risk to cause fire or explosion. 

3. 

Guard against electric shock.

 

Avoid  body  contact  with  earthed  or  grounded 
surfaces 

(e.g. 

pipes, 

radiators, 

ranges, 

refrigerators). 

4. 

Keep children away.

 

Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord. 
All visitors should be kept away from work area. 

5. 

Store idle tools.

 

When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, 
high or locked up place, out of reach of children. 

6. 

Do not force the tool.

 

It  will  do  the  job  better  and  safer  at  the  rate  for 
which it was intended. 

7. 

Use the right tool.

 

Do not force small tools or attachments to do the 
job  of  a  heavy  duty  tool.  Do  not  use  tools  for 
purposes  not  intended;  for  example,  do  not  use 
circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs. 

8. 

Dress properly.

 

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can 
be  caught  in  moving  parts.  Rubber  gloves  and 
non-skid  footwear  are  recommended  when 
working outdoors. Wear protecting hair covering to 
contain long hair. 

9. 

Use safety glasses and hearing protection.

 

Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation 
is dusty. 

10. 

Connect dust extraction equipment.

 

If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities ensure these are 
connected and properly used. 

11. 

Do not abuse the cord.

 

Never  carry  the  tool  by  the  cord  or  yank  it  to 
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away 
from heat, oil and sharp edges. 

12. 

Secure work.

 

Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer 
than  using  your  hand  and  it  frees  both  hands  to 
operate the tool. 

13. 

Do not overreach.

 

Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 

14. 

Maintain tools with care.

 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and 
safer  performance.  Follow  instructions  for 
lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool 
cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired 
by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension 
cords periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep 
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 

15. 

Disconnect tools.

 

When  not  in  use,  before  servicing  and  when 
changing  accessories  such  as  blades,  bits  and 
cutters. 

16. 

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

 

Form  the  habit  of  checking  to  see  that  keys  and 
adjusting  wrenches  are  removed  from  the  tool 
before turning it on. 

17. 

Avoid unintentional starting.

 

Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the 
switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for MT240

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Portable Cut Off MT240 003979 ...

Page 2: ...uble insulated and can therefore also be used from sockets without earth wire ENF100 1 For public low voltage distribution systems of between 220 V and 250 V Switching operations of electric apparatus cause voltage fluctuations The operation of this device under unfavorable mains conditions can have adverse effects to the operation of other equipment With a mains impedance equal or less than 0 31 ...

Page 3: ...b better and safer at the rate for which it was intended 7 Use the right tool Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool Do not use tools for purposes not intended for example do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs 8 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery they can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are recommend...

Page 4: ...ss reinforced cut off wheels 3 Check the wheel carefully for cracks or damage before operation Replace cracked or damaged wheel immediately 4 Secure the wheel carefully 5 Use only flanges specified for this tool 6 Be careful not to damage the spindle flanges especially the installing surface or bolt or the wheel itself might break 7 Keep guards in place and in working order 8 Hold the handle firml...

Page 5: ... Stopper plate except for European countries A B 1 1 003982 The stopper plate prevents the cut off wheel from contacting the workbench or floor When a new wheel is installed set the stopper plate to position A When the wheel wears down to the extent that the lower portion of the workpiece is left uncut set the stopper plate to position B to allow increased cutting capacity with a worn down wheel I...

Page 6: ... severe injury Use the socket wrench provided to help assure proper tightening Always use only the proper inner and outer flanges which are provided with this tool Always lower the wheel guard after replacing the wheel Securing workpiece 1 2 3 003986 By turning the vise handle counterclockwise and then flipping the vise nut to the back the vise is released from the shaft threads and can be moved r...

Page 7: ...ting and maximum cutting efficiency can be determined by the amount of sparks that is produced while cutting Your pressure on the handle should be adjusted to produce the maximum amount of sparks Do not force the cut by applying excessive pressure on the handle Reduced cutting efficiency premature wheel wear as well as possible damage to the tool cut off wheel or workpiece may result Cutting capac...

Page 8: ...n to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps 1 2 003993 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjus...

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