Safety Symbols; General Safety Rules; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - RIDGID micro DM-100 Operator's Manual

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 under-
standing 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
DANGER
in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could re-
WARNING
sult in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
CAUTION
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
NOTICE
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the equip-
ment. The operator's manual contains important information on the safe and prop-
er operation of the equipment.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
This symbol indicates the presence of a high voltage hazard.

General Safety Rules

Read all safety warnings and in struc tions. Failure to follow the warn ings and in-
structions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

Work Area Safety

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

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet conditions. Water entering equipment will
increase the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
equipment. Do not use equipment while you are tired or under the in uence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating equipment
may result in serious personal injury.
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