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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract you attention to possible dangers.
The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful
attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves,
eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
ѥWARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” ”WARNING,”
and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed in
this manual may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION; may
be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
ѥDANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
ѥWARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
ѥCAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could
lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each
message is preceded by the word “NOTICE”, as in the example below.
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions
are not followed.
ѥWARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
VVolts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc., per minute
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 and a full face
shield when operating this product.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,
avoid contact with any hot surface.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
WARNING: The operation of any power tools 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 shield and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend a 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.
ѥWARNING: Risk of fire and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 212 OF (100 OC), or incinerate. Keep battery out of reach of children and
in the original package until ready to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly
according to local recycling or waste regulations.
