Functional Description - Makita LW1400 Manual De Instrucciones

4. Do not "jam" the wheel or apply excessive
pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive
depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases
the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding
of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kick-
back or wheel breakage.
5. When the wheel is binding or when interrupt-
ing a cut for any reason, switch off the power
tool and hold the cutting unit 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.
6. 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.
7. Support 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 work-
piece on both sides of the wheel.
Additional safety warnings
1. Watch out for flying sparks when operating.
They can cause injury or ignite combustible
materials.
2. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
3. Secure the cut-off wheel carefully.
4. Be careful not to damage the spindle, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt, or
the cut-off wheel itself might break.
5. Keep guards in place and in working order.
6. Hold the handle firmly.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7.
8. Make sure the cut-off wheel is not contacting
the work-piece before the switch is turned on.
9. Before each use, watch for flutter or excessive
vibration that might be caused by poor instal-
lation or a poorly balanced wheel.
10. Remove material or debris from the area
that might be ignited by sparks. Be sure that
others are not in the path of the sparks. Keep
a proper, charged fire extinguisher closely
available.
11. If the cut-off wheel stops during the opera-
tion, makes an odd noise or begins to vibrate,
switch off the tool immediately.
12. Always switch off and wait for the cut-off
wheel to come to a complete stop before
removing, securing workpiece, working vise,
changing work position, angle or the cut-off
wheel itself.
13. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it is extremely hot and could burn
your skin.
14. Store wheels in a dry location only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
This tool produces spark when
cutting a workpiece. Do not install this tool in
the place in which flammable and/or explosive
materials might be ignited by the spark from the
tool. Also make sure that there is no such material
near the tool before starting the operation.
Securing the base
This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping over and possible
personal injury.
► Fig.1: 1. Bolt holes 2. Base
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Unlocking/locking tool head
The tool head can be locked. Always lock the tool head
when not in use or carrying.
For LW1400
To unlock, depress the tool head slightly and push the
lock pin. To lock, return the lock pin while holding down
the tool head.
► Fig.2: 1. Lock pin
For LW1401
Unhook the lock chain from the hook. Always hook the
lock chain to the hook when not in use.
► Fig.3: 1. Hook 2. Lock chain
Switch action
WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
► Fig.4: 1. Lock button / Lock-off button 2. Switch
trigger
For tool with lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation,
pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button and then
release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from the
locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
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