other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
WARNING:
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• 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 chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NOSH/OSHA
WARNING:
approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away
from face and body.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE:
Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V..................volts
Hz................hertz
min ..............minutes
............direct current
................Class I Construction
(grounded)
................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
BPM ............beats per minute
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
A ..................amperes
W..................watts
................alternating current
n o ................no load speed
..................earthing terminal
................safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm..revolutions or reciprocation
per minute
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