Definitions: Safety Guidelines - DeWalt DW872 Instructions Manual

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14" MULTICUTTER
DW872
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Technical Data
Voltage
UK & Ireland
Type
Power Input
No-load speed
Blade diameter
Blade bore
Blade body thickness
Blade kerf thickness
No. of blade teeth
Cross-cutting capacity at 90˚
circular
square
rectangular
angular
Cross-cutting capacity at 45˚
circular
square
rectangular
angular
Weight
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

DW872
V 230
AC
V 230/115
AC
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
2
W 2200
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
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min 1300
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
mm 355
power tool.
mm 25.4
1) Work Area Safety
mm 1.8
a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
mm 2.2
b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive
70
mm 130
mm 100 x 100
c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating
mm 75 x 130
mm 92 x 92
2) Electrical Safety
a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
mm 79
mm 79 x 79
mm 79 x 123
mm 56 x 56
b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
kg 22.5
c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location is
3) Personal Safety
a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Denotes risk of fire.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
areas invite accidents.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not