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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your 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.
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbolssuch as “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
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 shields
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL
MEANING
Safety Alert
Indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.
Read & Understand
Operator's Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using
this product.
Wear Eye Protection
Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when
operating this product.
Wear Ear Protection
Chainsaw noise may damage
your hearing. Always wear sound
barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers)
to protect your hearing.
Wear Head Protection
Wear an approved safety hard hat
to protect your head.