Safety Information - Kobalt KSS 2080A-06 Operation Manuals

SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
• To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner's
Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product.
Call 1-888-356- 2258 for assistance.
• The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before operating a power tool, always wear safety goggles,
safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. A Wide Vision Safety Mask is
recommended for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use
eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the power tool is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from impeller openings at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the power tool. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
or traffic.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when
changing direction. Do not use this power tool to clear snow from steep slopes.
• Do not operate the power tool if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices are not in
place.
• Do not operate the power tool near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, drop-offs,
etc., without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and pets away from
the work area.
• Do not operate the power tool at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind when backing up
and exercise caution.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
MEANING
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.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
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