Safety Symbols; General Safety Rules; Work Area; Electrical Safety - RIDGID RP 380 Operator's Manual

RP 380 Press Tool

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
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 hands, fingers or other body parts being crushed.
This symbol indicates the risk the electrical shock.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work Area

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

Electrical Safety

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Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 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.
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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.
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electrical
shock.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
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