Important Safety Information; Safety Signal Definitions; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Oregon Professional Series Original Instruction Manual

Important Safety Information

Safety Signal Definitions

SYMBOL SIGNAL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Please read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow all safety precautions.
Because a blower is a high-speed battery-powered tool, some special safety precautions
must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Only allow persons who fully understand this manual to operate your Oregon blower. To
receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your Oregon blower, it is important
that you read, understand, and follow the safety precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in the chapters "Important Safety Information" and "Operation"
before using your blower. Contact your Oregon dealer or the Oregon distributor for your
area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.
The text used in the General Power Tool Safety Warnings section of this manual is verbatim,
as required by international safety standards This information applies to many different types of
power tools

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery operated (cordless) power tool
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
Blower Model BLH120VX-NA
Important Safety Information
MEANING
Indicates that if the danger is not avoided, it will cause serious
property damage, injury or death
Indicates that if the warning is not heeded, it can cause property
damage, serious injury or death
Indicates that if precautions are not taken, it may cause minor or
moderate injury, or property damage
Following this instruction will increase satisfaction with the tool
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce the risk of
electric shock
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