SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full

 

face shield when operating this product.

 

 

 

Eye, Ear and Head Protection

Always wear other personal protective equipment such as hearing pro-

 

tection and a hard hat when needed.

 

 

 

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.

 

SYMBOL SIGNAL

MEANING

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

 

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should

WARNING:

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt

service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

to use this product until you read thoroughly and

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-

understand completely the operator’s manual.

ing, use only identical replacement parts.

Save this operator’s manual and review frequently

 

for continuing safe operation and instructing others

 

who may use this product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 or a full face shield when needed. 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.

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RIDGID R175RNA manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION