Safety Guidelines - Definitions; General Safety Rules - Stanley FatMax FME340 Manual Del Usuario

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

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:
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTICE:

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALLWARNINGS 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.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
1)WORK AREA SAFETY
• Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammableliquids,
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
gasesordust.Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,radiators,ranges and
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
increase the risk of electric shock.
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and 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 of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
personal injury.
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to
power source and/ or battery pack,picking up or carrying the tool.Carrying power tools with your
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a
finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
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