Makita 0088381807883, Instruction Manual

7 ENGLISH

WARNING:

The vibration emission during actual 

use of the power tool can differ from the declared val-

ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used 

especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING:

Be sure to identify safety measures 

to protect the operator that are based on an estima-

tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (tak

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ing account of all parts of the operating cycle such 

as the times when the tool is switched off and when 

it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

EC Declaration of Conformity

For European countries only

The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A 

to this instruction manual.

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.

Cut-off machine safety warnings

1. 

Position yourself and bystanders away from 

the plane of the rotating wheel.

 The guard helps 

to protect the operator from broken wheel frag

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ments and accidental contact with wheel.

2. 

Use only bonded reinforced cut-off wheels for your 

power tool.

 Just because an accessory can be attached 

to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.

3. 

The rated speed of the accessory must be at 

least equal to the maximum speed marked on 

the power tool.

 Accessories running faster than 

their rated speed can break and fly apart.

4. 

Wheels must be used only for recommended 

applications. For example: do not grind with the 

side of a cut-off wheel.

 Abrasive cut-off wheels are 

intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied 

to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

5. 

Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are 

of correct diameter for your selected wheel.

Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus 

reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.

6. 

The outside diameter and the thickness of your 

accessory must be within the capacity rating 

of your power tool.

 Incorrectly sized accessories 

cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

7. 

The arbour size of wheels and flanges must 

properly fit the spindle of the power tool.

Wheels and flanges with arbour holes that do not 

match the mounting hardware of the power tool 

will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and 

may cause loss of control.

8. 

Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use, 

inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If the 

power tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for dam-

age or install an undamaged wheel. After inspect-

ing and installing the wheel, position yourself 

and bystanders away from the plane of the rotat-

ing wheel and run the power tool at maximum no 

load speed for one minute.

 Damaged wheels will 

normally break apart during this test time.

9. 

Wear personal protective equipment. 

Depending on application, use face shield, 

safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-

priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, 

gloves and shop apron capable of stopping 

small abrasive or workpiece fragments.

 The eye 

protection must be capable of stopping flying debris 

generated by various operations. The dust mask 

or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles 

generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure 

to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

10. 

Keep bystanders a safe distance away from 

work area. Anyone entering the work area must 

wear personal protective equipment.

 Fragments 

of workpiece or of a broken wheel may fly away and 

cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

11. 

Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-

sory.

 If you lose control, the cord may be cut or 

snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into 

the spinning wheel.

12. 

Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.

 The 

motor’s fan can draw the dust inside the housing 

and excessive accumulation of powdered metal 

may cause electrical hazards.

13. 

Do not operate the power tool near flammable 

materials. Do not operate the power tool while 

placed on a combustible surface such as 

wood.

 Sparks could ignite these materials.

14. 

Do not use accessories that require liquid 

coolants.

 Using water or other liquid coolants 

may result in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged 

rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling 

of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the uncontrolled 

cutting unit to be forced upwards toward the operator.

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched 

by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering 

into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the mate-

rial causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. Abrasive 

wheels may also break under these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or 

incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be 

avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

1. 

Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and posi

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tion your body and arm to allow you to resist 

kickback forces.

 The operator can control upward 

kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

2. 

Do not position your body in line with the 

rotating wheel.

 If kickback occurs, it will propel 

the cutting unit upwards toward the operator.

3. 

Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade, 

segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral 

gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade.

Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of 

control.