Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these
symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESI GNATI ON/ EXPLANATI ON
Safety Alert
I ndicates 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 Protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Pinch Warning
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching
could occur.
V
Volts
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
min
Minutes
Time
~ / AC
Alternating Current
Type of current
ⁿ₀
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
.../ min
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Lbs
Pounds
Unit of weight
Kg
Kilograms
Unit of weight
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute
Speed of rotation of machine
PH: 1
Phase 1
This is a 1 phase motor
Double I nsulation
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO
NOT
change the plug in any way.
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS
I f you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, please stop using the tool and contact
Customer Service, at RI DGI D
®
Portable and Fixed Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-888-359-4778.
SAFETY SYMBOLS - DEFI NI TI ONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTI NG EQUI PMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these sections.
I ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
I ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
I ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNI NGS AND I NSTRUCTI ONS ON YOUR PRODUCT
AND I N THI S MANUAL. SAVE THI S MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMI LI AR WI TH I TS
WARNI NGS AND I NSTRUCTI ONS WHEN USI NG THE TOOL.
I mproper operation, maintenance or modification of tools
or equipment could result in serious injury and/ or property damage.
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