Safety Symbols; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Bosch GDS18V-740 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit.
a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
b.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away
c.
while operating
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
a.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or
b.
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.

Safety Symbols

and pay attention to these 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.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

a power
Do not expose power tools to rain or
c.
wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
d.
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
e.
tool.
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp
f.
location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault
protected supply. Use of an GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
a.
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
2
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)