Safety Symbols; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Bosch PS11-102 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
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.
1. Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit.
a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in
b.
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the
a.
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 risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.

Safety Symbols

manual 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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
Do not expose power tools to rain or
c.
wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
d.
cord for 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.
e. When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp
f.
location is unavoidable, use a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of an GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing
a.
and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention
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