Safety Symbols; General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Personal Safety - Bosch GAA12V-21 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
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injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

▶ Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when using the
portable power adapter. Do not use while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention may result in serious personal
injury.
Do not expose portable power adapter to
rain or wet conditions. Portable power
adapter is not waterproof. Water will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not use portable power adapter with
uninterrupted power sources (e.g. 12VDC
automotive outlets, automotive charger.
Use of uninterrupted power sources may
create a risk of portable power adapter
malfunctions, injury and fire.
Do not plug power source to USB port or
heating element power port on the
portable power adapter. The portable
power adapter is not designed as a
charger to charge the battery pack.
Charging the battery pack through the
portable power adapter create a risk of
injury and fire.

Safety Symbols

manual and pay attention to these 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.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
▶ Product use and care
Disconnect the battery pack from the
portable power adapter when not in use.
Such preventative safety measures reduce
the risk of injury.
Store out of reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use portable power
adapter. Portable power adapter misuse
can result in personal injury and property
damage hazards.
Periodically check portable power adapter
for wear and damage to parts. If damage or
excessive wear is discovered, have the
portable power adapter repaired before
use.
▶ Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small objects that can make a connection
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