General Safety Warnings - Benchmark 1280-000 Manual

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING:
Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and
instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations.
It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into the product.
EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:
To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection.
This tool is wired at the factory for 120V AC operation. It must be connected to a
120V AC, 15 A circuit that is protected by a time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker.
To avoid shock or fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged
in any way.
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MEANING
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS
WITH CSA Z94.3 or ANSI SAFETY STANDARD Z87.1
FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.
Prescription eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection.
Non-compliant eyewear can cause serious injury if broken
during the operation of a power tool.
Use hearing protection, particularly during extended periods
of operation of the tool, or if the operation is noisy.
WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE
USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A
DUSTY ENVIRONMENT.
Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities. These chemicals include:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
The level of risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, according to how
often this type of work is performed. In order to reduce exposure to these
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and use approved safety equipment,
such as a dust mask that is specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.