Safety For Power Tools

Power tools make construction work and do-it-yourself projects easier. With efficiency and less manpower involved than hand tools, power tools, whether saws, hammers, or drills, get the job done quicker and, in many cases, more accurately. But the downside is injuries. In fact, 400,000 emergency visits per year are the result of using power tools. While many of these aren't fatal, they can be, and the best way to avoid being injured is to practice basic safety. While many specialty tools like nailers are now available to amateur and do-it-yourself workers, construction-site safety, with professional-style safety gear, should be used.

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The main fault when using power tools is not reading the instructions. If you haven't read the operating and safety instructions before using any tool, more injuries may result. Before you start any project with a tool, make sure you know how to use it fully. Additionally, be cognizant when using tools. Whether a handheld or table saw, a drill, or hammer, any tool requires your full attention to not only do the work accurately but also to keep yourself from being injured.

Makita Cordless Saw

Basic safety should be practiced when using any type of power tool. Aside from being fully familiar with the tool, a user should wear safety goggles or glasses for full eye protection. In such cases, the tool itself might not cause an injury but flying bits will. Either a drill bit or particles from drywall or concrete could go flying through the air while using a tool and into your eye. Similarly, many tools, particularly larger saws like a circular or compound miter function, should be clamped down to a work bench. Don't support the saw with a "free" hand, as both hands are needed to use such larger tools. Additionally, many tools have a safety function. When you're an amateur working with power tools, make sure the safety function is in place at all times. Otherwise, a simple leaning or too much pressure on a tool could turn it on and put a nail or other bit through your skin.

Safety For Power Tools
Makita Cordless Saw

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Christmas Sales Bare-Tool Makita BGA452Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (Tool Only, No Battery) Feature

  • Makita-built motor delivers 10,000 RPM for 50% faster grinding
  • Compact, ergonomic design at 12-1/2 inches long and weighs only 5.3 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue
  • A built-in L.E.D. protection circuit with over-torque control protects the motor
  • Makita LXT Lithium-Ion battery and Energy Star rated 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger produces 430% total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
  • 3-year warranty on tool


Christmas Sales Bare-Tool Makita BGA452Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (Tool Only, No Battery) Overview

This 18-volt cordless cut-off/angle grinder from Makita has an LXT Lithium-Ion battery and an optimum charging system that produces 280 percent total lifetime work, with twice the cycles of an ordinary battery. This tool grinds up to 50 percent faster, with an impressive 10,000 rpm top speed -- and its ergonomic shape fits like a glove, offering even pressure and smooth control. The BGA452Z features a built-in electronic control circuit with LED warning lights for overload protection, a slide switch with lock-on, and a compact design that's only 12-1/2 inches long and weighs just 5.6 pounds.

Christmas Sales Bare-Tool Makita BGA452Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (Tool Only, No Battery) Specifications

Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder delivers 10,000 RPM of compact grinding power to the jobsite. The BGA452Z is engineered to grind, cut, and sand a wide range of materials including tile, concrete, pipe, conduit, and more.



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BGA452Z Features
SPEED - 50% faster grinding/cutting with 10,000 RPM; 5/8" - 11 arbor
CONTROL - Built-in control circuit with L.E.D. warning lights to protect the Makita motor
COMFORT - Only 5.3 lbs. with ergonomic grip
PERFORMANCE - LXT Li-Ion batteries charge in 30 minutes, run longer and deliver 2.5X more cycles
Battery and charger not included

Tool Specifications
Grinding/Cut-off wheel4-1/2"
Wire cup brush3-1/2"
No load speed10,000 RPM
Spindle thread5/8"-11 UNC
Battery18V LXT Lithium-Ion
Overall length12-1/2"
Net weight5.3 lbs. (w/battery)
Makita-Built Motor Engineered for Versatile Power
The BGA452Z features a Makita-built high-torque motor that delivers 10,000 RPM, as well as an all-metal helical gear transmission which is longer lasting and delivers a more efficient transmission of energy when compared to angled gears. The BGA452Z also has a built-in electronic control circuit with L.E.D. warning lights for overload protection, and an electronic current limiter that automatically shuts off the current when the motor continues to be overloaded. This feature protects the motor for longer life.

Ergonomic Design in a Compact Size
The BGA452Z weighs just 5.3 pounds (with battery, sold separately) with a more compact design at only 12-1/2 inches long. The ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and even control, and the built-in L.E.D. light illuminates the work surface for more efficient work.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The BGA452Z will grind, cut, and sand through a range of materials including tile, concrete, all-thread, Unistrut, pipe, channel iron, copper pipe, tubing, and more. It is ideal for tile setters, masons, welders, electricians, pipe fitters, sprinkler installers, HVAC, plumbers and any general contractor seeking a best-in-class engineered cordless cut-off/angle grinder. The BGA452Z is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V Compact Lithium-Ion for cordless power in a more compact size.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to produce tools that are stronger, lighter, more powerful and easier to use. Makita USA, Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit the website at makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita BGA452Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off/Angle Grinder (tool only).


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