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7 - English
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.
NOTICE:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not
related to an injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in
property damage.
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
Safety Alert
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye and Head Protec-
tion
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection
SAFE-T-TIP
®
Nose
Guard
The SAFE-T-TIP
®
nose guard on the guide bar helps
prevent rotational kickback.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Operate With Two
Hands
Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.
One Handed
Do not operate the saw using only one hand.
SYMBOLS