Safety Information - Yard Works 060-3874-8 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate
or install the product. These safety instructions are not meant to cover every possible
condition that could occur. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call
the Toll-free Helpline at 1-866-523-5218, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday.
Safety Signals
The purpose of safety signal statements and symbols is to attract your attention to
possible danger. Read them carefully to understand and practice proper accident
prevention.
DANGER: Signals an EXTREME hazard.
Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result in serious injury or death to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: Signals a serious hazard.
Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in serious injury to yourself
and to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION: Signals a moderate hazard.
Failure to obey a safety CAUTION signal MAY result in property damage or
personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
IMPORTANT! Signals special mechanical information.
NOTE: Signals additional important general information.
Safety Tool Symbols
IMPORTANT!
Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please
study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow
you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
n No load speed
0
.../min Movements
~ Alternating current
- - -
Direct current
Class II
EXPLANATION
Potential voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Rotational speed at no load
per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc.
per minute
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Designates double insulation
3