Makita 9556NB User Manual

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22.  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.
 Many accidents 
are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 
23.  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 
24.  Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits 
etc. in accordance with these instructions, 
taking into account the working conditions 
and the work to be performed.
 Use of the power 
tool for operations different from those intended 
could result in a hazardous situation. 
Service 
25.  Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 
repair person using only identical replacement 
parts.
 This will ensure that the safety of the power 
tool is maintained. 
26.  Follow instruction for lubricating and 
changing accessories. 
27.  Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 
grease. 
GEB033-6 
GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS 
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, 
Wire Brushing, or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations: 
1. 
This power tool is intended to function as a 
grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. 
Read all safety warnings, instructions, 
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. 
2. 
Operations such as polishing are not 
recommended to be performed with this 
power tool.
 Operations for which the power tool 
was not designed may create a hazard and cause 
personal injury.   
3. 
Do not use accessories which are not 
specifically designed and recommended by 
the tool manufacturer.
 Just because the 
accessory can be attached to your power tool, it 
does not assure safe operation. 
4. 
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. 
5. 
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. 
 
6. 
The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing 
pads or any other accessory must properly fit 
the spindle of the power tool.
 Accessories 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. 
7. 
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each 
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive 
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for 
cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for 
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or 
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or 
install an undamaged accessory. After 
inspecting and installing an accessory, 
position yourself and bystanders away from 
the plane of the rotating accessory and run the 
power tool at maximum no-load speed for one 
minute.
 Damaged accessories will normally break 
apart during this test time. 
8. 
Wear personal protective equipment. 
Depending on application, use face shield, 
safety goggles or safety glasses. As 
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing 
protectors, gloves and workshop 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. 
9. 
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 accessory 
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate 
area of operation. 
10.  Hold the power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces only, when performing an operation 
where the cutting accessory may contact 
hidden wiring or its own cord.
 Cutting 
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make 
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and 
could give the operator an electric shock. 
11.  Position the cord clear of the spinning 
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut 
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled 
into the spinning accessory.   
12.  Never lay the power tool down until the 
accessory has come to a complete stop. The 
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull 
the power tool out of your control. 
13.  Do not run the power tool while carrying it at 
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning 
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the