Section 1: Safety - Grizzly t10446 Owner's Manual

section 1: safety

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazard-
ous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which
are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The
progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by
themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident
prevention measures.
NOTICE
safety instructions for tools
oWner's manual. read and under-
stand this owner's manual BeFore using
tool. Untrained users can be seriously
hurt.
eye protection. always wear ansi-
approved safety glasses or a face shield
when operating or observing operations to
reduce the risk of eye injury or blindness
from flying particles. everyday eyeglasses
are not approved safety glasses.
hazardous dust. dust created while
using tools may cause cancer, birth
defects, or long-term respiratory damage.
Be aware of dust hazards associated
with each workpiece material, and always
wear a niosh-approved respirator to
reduce your risk.
Model t10446 heavy-duty hammer drill
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful infor-
mation about proper operation of the equipment.
Wearing proper apparel. do not
wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that
can become entangled in moving parts.
always tie back or cover long hair. Wear
non-slip footwear to avoid accidental slips
which could cause a loss of workpiece
control.
hearing protection. always wear
hearing protection when operating or
observing loud tools. extended exposure
to this noise without hearing protection
can cause permanent hearing loss.
mental alertness. Be mentally alert
when running tools. never operate under
the influence of drugs or alcohol, when
tired, or when distracted.
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