Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
ADANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, ff not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
i_,WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
A CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
AWARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury,
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The term "power tool"in the warnings refers to your
1)WORK AREA SAFETY
a)Keep work area clean and weft lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b)Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c)Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2)ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b)Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c)Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d)Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.