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Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate
important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and
symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The
operator’s manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using
this equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of fingers, hands, clothes and other objects catching on or between
gears or other rotating parts and causing crushing injuries.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
This symbol indicates the risk of machine tipping, causing striking or crushing injuries.
This symbol means do not wear gloves while operating this machine to reduce the risk of
entanglement.
This symbol means use support device to resist the threading forces, improve control, and reduce
the risk of striking, crushing, and/or other injuries.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
