I Mportant Safety I Nstructi Ons; Safety-Symbols-Defi Ni Ti Ons - RIDGID R4550 Operator's Manual

I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS

CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNI NGS AND I NSTRUCTI ONS ON YOUR PRODUCT
AND I N THI S MANUAL. SAVE THI S MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMI LI AR WI TH I TS
WARNI NGS AND I NSTRUCTI ONS WHEN USI NG THE TOOL.
or equipment could result in serious injury and/ or property damage.
I f you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, please stop using the tool and contact
Customer Service, at RI DGI D
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTI NG EQUI PMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these sections.
I ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
I ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
I ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
Some of the following symbols may be used on the tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation on these
symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME
Safety Alert
Read Operator's Manual
Eye Protection
No Hands Symbol
Wet Conditions Alert
Pinch Warning
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
min Minutes
~ / AC Alternating Current
ⁿ ₀
No Load Speed
.../ min Per Minute
Lbs Pounds
Kg Kilograms
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
PH:1 Phase 1
Double I nsulation
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SAFETY SYMBOLS - DEFI NI TI ONS
I ndicates a potential personal injury hazard.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before
using this product.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Always watch for movement paying extra attention to potential areas where pinching
could occur.
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute
Unit of weight
Unit of weight
Speed of rotation of machine
This is a 1 phase motor
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. DO
NOT
change the plug in any way.
I mproper operation, maintenance or modification of tools
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