General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - Milwaukee 3712 Operator's Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and understand all instruc-
WARNING
tions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury. Save aall warnings and
instructions for future reference.
• Save these instructions - This operator's manual
contains important safety and operating instructions.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Ensure adequate safeguards at the work site
(e.g., surveying site when measuring on roads,
construction sites, etc.).
• Avoid dangerous environments. Avoid extended
exposure to rain, snow, damp or wet locations. Do
not use in the presence of explosive atmospheres
(gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials).

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool,
these safety instructions, and the tool's opera-
tor's manual to operate the tool. This tool can be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY USE AND CARE
• This tool is designed to be powered by 2-AA
batteries properly inserted into the tool. Do not
attempt to use with any other voltage or power supply.
• Do not leave batteries within the reach of children.
• Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not mix
brands (or types within brands) of batteries.
• Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Install batteries according to polarity (+ / –)
diagrams.
• Properly dispose of used batteries immediately.
• Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery, avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
ROTARY LASER RECEIVER
• The device conforms to the most stringent
requirements of the relevant Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Standards and Regulations.
Yet, the possibility of causing interference in other
devices cannot be totally excluded.
• Use of controls or adjustments or
CAUTION
performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.
• Be sure to power off instrument after use. When
instrument will not be used for a long period, place
it in storage after removing batteries.
• Watch out for erroneous results if the tool is
defective or if it has been dropped, misused or
modified.
• Do not dispose of tool or batteries together with
household waste material! Tool and batteries that
have reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
• Ensure tool magnets are securely mounted to
a metal surface. Magnet strength may not hold
on thin metal surfaces, causing the tool to fall.
• To reduce the risk of injury, when
WARNING
working in dusty situations, wear
appropriate respiratory protection or use an
OSHA compliant dust extraction solution.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
Federal Communications Commission
WARNING
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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