Symbols - RIDGID R138HPA Operator's Manual

SYMBOLS

Some of the 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 safer.
SYMBOL
Read The Operator's
Manual
Eye Protection
Eye, Ear and Head
Protection
Keep Hands Away
Safety Alert
Hot Surface
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend 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..
NAME
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual
before using this product
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as necessary,
a full face shield when operating this product.
Always wear other personal protective equipment such as hearing protection
and a hard hat when needed.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area of the tool.
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
MEANING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly and
understand completely the operator's manual.
If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in the operator's manual, do not use
this product. Call RIDGID
assistance.
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