Safety Symbols; General Safety Rules; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - RIDGID KJ-2200 User Manual

KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines

Safety Symbols

In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and 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
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION
NOTICE NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the equipment to reduce the risk of injury. The operator's
manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of high pressure water directed at body parts, causing skin puncture and injection injuries.
This symbol indicates the risk of the jetter hose whipping, and causing striking or injection injuries.
This symbol indicates the risk of breathing carbon monoxide and causing nausea, fainting or death.
This symbol indicates the risk of fire and explosion from gasoline or other sources causing burns and other injury.

General Safety Rules

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-
low all instructions listed below may result in elec-
tric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
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Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inat-
tention while operating power tools may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance en-
ables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate condi-
tions will reduce personal injuries.

Tool Use and Care

• Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn