Safety; Safety Messages; General Safety Precautions - MK Diamond Products MK-170 Owner's Manual

MK-170 Tile Saw
Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow
these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these
instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. Safety warnings and
guidelines do not by themselves eliminate danger. They are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention procedures and good judgement.

SaFeTY MeSSaGeS

ON
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol (
ON
DaNGeR
ON
waRNiNG You CaN be KilleD or SeRiOUSlY iNJUReD if you DO NOT follow directions.
CaUTiON
DaMaGe PReVeNTiON aND iNFORMaTiON MeSSaGeS
A Damage Prevention Message is to inform the user of important information and/or instructions that
could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Information Messages convey
information that pertains to the equipment being used. Each message will be preceded by the word
NOTe, as in the example below.
NOTe: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
GeNeRal SaFeTY PReCaUTiONS aND HazaRD SYMBOlS
In order to prevent injury, the following safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times!
alwaYS read this Owner's Manual before operating the machine. DO NOT operate or
service this equipment before reading this entire manual. Read and understand all warn-
ings, instructions and controls on the machine. Know how to stop the equipment quickly in
case of emergency. It is the operators responsibility to use this machine under safe work-
ing conditions and conform with federal, state and local codes or regulations pertaining to
safety, air, pollution, noise etc...
alwaYS keep the Blade and Belt Guards in place. DO NOT operate this machine with any
guard or safety device removed. A Guard, or any damaged part should be repaired or
replaced immediately.
ON ON
ON
You will be KilleD or SeRiOUSlY iNJUReD if you DO NOT follow directions.
You CaN be iNJUReD if you DO NOT follow directions. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
NeVeR operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof
glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job. Non-slip
foot wear is recommended.
) and one of three words: DaNGeR, waRNiNG, or CaUTiON.
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