SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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| Read The Operator’s Manual | To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s |
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| Eye Protection | Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as |
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| Eye, Ear and Head Protection | Always wear other personal protective equipment such as hearing |
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Keep Hands Away
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
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| DANGER: | Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death |
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| WARNING: | Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death |
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| CAUTION: | Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or |
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| CAUTION: | (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. |
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SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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