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SYMBOLS
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.
W A R N I N G
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner's Manual
thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner's
Manual, do not use this product. Call the Toll-‐free Helpline for assistance.
W A R N I N G
The operation of any power tool 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,
when needed, a full face shield. We recommend 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.
W A R N I N G
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-‐based paints,
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-‐treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter to microscopic particles.
