Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of
personal injury or property damage.
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.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
Safety Instructions for Lasers
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING! Laser Radiation Exposure. Do not disassemble or modify the laser level. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Serious eye injury could result.
WARNING: Hazardous Radiation. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Do not operate the laser in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Use the laser only with the specifically designated batteries. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
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Store idle laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one
laser, may create a risk of injury when used on another laser.
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
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Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.
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Do not place the laser in a position which may cause anyone to intentionally or unintentionally stare into the laser
beam. Serious eye injury could result.
Turn the laser off when it is not in use. Leaving the laser on increases the risk of staring into the laser beam.
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Do not disassemble the laser tool. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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Do not modify the laser in any way. Modifying the tool may result in Hazardous Laser Radiation Exposure.
Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye injury may result.
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Do not remove or deface warning labels. Removing labels increases the risk of exposure to radiation.
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Position the laser securely on a level surface. Damage to the laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls.
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The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V .................................volts
mW ............................milliwatts
...........laser warning symbol
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nm ..............................wavelength in nanometers
2 .................................Class 2 Laser
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