General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Craftsman Nextec 320.74906 Operator's Manual

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Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to
operate the tool better and more safely.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
"_ Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n 0 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
Read The Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual
before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety
Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when operating this product.
Alert Precautions that involve
Safety your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the
No Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the
No Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.
No Hands Failure to keep your hands away from the
Symbol
blade will result in serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage,
Hot Surface avoid contact with any hot surface.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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_1_ WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury, including the following
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* Avoid dangerous environments - don't use appliances in damp or wet
locations.
= Don't use in rain.
• Keep children away- all visitors should be kept at a distance from work
area.
* Dress properly- do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
* Use safety glasses - always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
* Use the correct appliance - do not use appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
* Avoid unintentional starting - don't carry appliance with a attached battery
with a finger on switch. Make sure that the switch is in the OFF position
before inserting the battery pack
* Don't grasp the exposed cutting cutting flails or cutting edges when
picking up or holding the appliance.
* Don't force the appliance - it will do the job better and with less likelihood
of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
* Don't overreach - keep proper footing and balance at all times.
* Stay alert - watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
the appliance when you are tired.
* Store idle appliances indoors - when not in use, appliances should be
stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of
children.
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* Maintain appliance with care- keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically,
and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
* Check damaged parts - before further use of the appliance, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
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