Safety Symbols; General Safety Rules; Work Area; Electrical Safety - RIDGID SeekTech ST-510 Manual

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Safety Symbols

In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and 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.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator's manual contains important
information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.

General Safety Rules

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Dark areas invite
accidents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Equipment can create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers away while oper-
ating equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering equipment will increase the risk
of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplugging the equipment. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
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parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
• When operating equipment outdoors, use an ex-
tension cord suitable for outdoor use (marked "W-
A" or "W"). Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating equipment in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch equipment or plugs with
wet hands. This reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating equipment. Do not
use equipment while you are tired or under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating equipment may result in
serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid heavy soled safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the equip-
ment in unexpected situations.