Safety Symbols; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Bosch SDS-plus GFA12-H Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed be-
low may result in electric shock, fire 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. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable 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.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the out-
let. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Safety 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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
e. When operating a power tool outdoors,
f. If operating a power tool in a damp loca-
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
b. Use personal protective equipment. Al-
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cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
use an extension cord suitable for out-
door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of electric shock.
tion is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected sup-
ply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
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 personal injury.
ways wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
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