Safety Symbols - Flex FX5111 Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol
warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are
no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING
"CAUTION" before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or
other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word "NOTICE",
as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator's Manual,
including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER," "WARNING," 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, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses
or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which
is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
The operation of any power tools can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
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