Important Safety Instructions; Safety Logos - RIDGID R4231 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR
PRODUCT AND IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of
tools or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read
the manual and pay attention to these sections.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Additional information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is available from the following sources:
• Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 or on-line at www.powertoolinstitute.com
• National Safety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201
• American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4 floor, New York, NY 10036 www.ansi.org - ANSI 01.1 Safety
Requirements for Woodworking Machines
• U.S. Department of Labor regulations www.osha.gov
Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these symbols
will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME
Safety Alert
Read Operator's Manual
Eye Protection
No Hands Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert
Pinch Warning
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
min Minutes
~/AC Alternating Current
ⁿ ₀
No Load Speed
.../min Per Minute
Lbs Pounds
Kg Kilograms
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
PH:1 Phase 1
Double Insulation

SAFETY LOGOS

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this
product.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching could occur.
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Unit of weight
Unit of weight
Speed of rotation of machine
This is a 1 phase motor
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-
wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
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