Safety Symbols; General Safety Information - RIDGID CA-25 Operator's Manual

Safety Symbols

In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to
communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understand-
ing of these signal words and 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
DANGER
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
WARNING
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in mi-
CAUTION
nor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
NOTICE
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the equipment.
The operator's manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation
of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when han-
dling or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being caught or
wrapped in gears or other moving parts.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
General Safety
Information
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
• Do not operate equipment in explo-
sive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. E quip ment can create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers a way
while operating equipment. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
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Electrical Safety
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
ground ed surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electri-
cal shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or
wet conditions. Water en tering equip-
ment will increase the risk of electrical
shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operat-
ing equipment. Do not use equipment
while you are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while oper-
ating equipment may result in serious
personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times. This en-
ables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
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