Definitions: Safety Guidelines; General Power Tool Safety Warnings; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - DeWalt XR DCF900 Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice
personal injury which, if not avoided,
property damage

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Denotes risk of fire.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS


WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains‑operated (corded) power tool or battery‑operated (cordless)
power tool.
1）Work Area Safety
a ) Keep work area clean and well lit.
dark areas invite accidents.
b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c ) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
to lose control.
2）Electrical Safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
a )
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
b )
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
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will result in death or
could death or
result in
may result in minor or
not related to
may result in
.
Failure to follow all
Cluttered or
Power tools
Distractions can cause you
c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.
risk of electric shock.
3）Personal Safety
a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off‑position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up
or carrying the tool.
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d ) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
f )
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of
g )
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
dust collection can reduce dust‑related hazards.
h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4）Power Tool Use and Care
a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.
Use of an RCD reduces the
Protective equipment such as
Carrying power tools with your
A wrench or a key left
This enables better control of the
Loose clothes, jewellery or long
Use of
A careless action can
The correct power