Safety Definitions; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Stanley SB25PT-05 Instruction Manual

This instruction manual must be read by any person installing or operating this tool with
particular attention to the following safety warnings and instructions.

1. SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The defi nitions below describe the severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention
to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
Denotes risk of electric shock
Denotes risk of fi re
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property
damage. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using this
equipment. When using power tools, basic safety precautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Do not use outside the design intent of placing STANLEY Engineered Fastening Speed
Fasteners.
• Use only parts, fasteners and accessories recommended by the manufacturer
• Use power tool only with specifi cally designated battery packs

1.1 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fi re and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS 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.
1.1.1 WORK AREA SAFETY
a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b ) DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
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