General Safety Rules - Wen APEX Pro 3710 Operator's Manual

General Safety Rules

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
Symbol Meaning
Safety Alert Symbol:
Indicated danger, warning, or caution, may be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE: advising you of information or instructions is vital to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
Important
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to WEN PRODUCTS a division of Great Lakes
Technologies, LLC for repair. When servicing, use only identical WEN
WARNING - Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and
understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc...contained in this manual. Failure
to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save this
operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may
use this tool.
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all
labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how
your tool works.
―READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS‖ Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Work Area
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
With padlocks, master switches.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to
rain. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure the switch is in the ―OFF‖ position before plugging in tool.
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