SYMBOLS

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

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

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 or safety glasses with side shields,

 

or a full face shield when operating this product.

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

Electric Shock Alert

Indicates uninsulated material within the unit that may cause

 

electrical shock. Do not remove product covering.

 

 

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 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.

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RIDGID R8408 manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION