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.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death

or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always­ wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting­ face mask or respi­ra­tor­ when using­ such tools. When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using this equipment. When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

WARNING:

Read and understand this instruction manual and tool labels before installing, operating or servicing this tool. Keep these

instructions in a safe accessible place.

Operators and others in work area must wear ANSI Z87.1 CAN/ CSA Z94.3 approved safety glasses with side shields.

Operators and others in work area must wear ear protection. Oil daily for optimal performance.

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DeWalt DWMT70782L instruction manual Definitions Safety Guidelines, Important Safety Instructions