Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Rules - Black & Decker NPS9010 Instruction Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are
used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Before Operating Power Scrubber
• Use Power Scrubber for scrubbing only. Do not use Power
Scrubber for purpose not intended.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate Power Scrubber. Never
allow children to operate.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating Power Scrubber:
- footwear with non-skid soles
- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked to
- you may want to wear rubber gloves.
• Read and follow manufacturers instructions on cleaning agent
used.
- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Wear heavy long pants and boots. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
• Before scrubbing, always provide the following:
- clear work area
- secure footing
- planned retreat path from falling debris
• Before scrubbing always check that the brush is clean and does not
have any trapped dirt, sand or debris as that may scratch the
surface being scrubbed.
• Do not scrub with gasoline, solvents, acids, caustics, poisons, oils,
flammable liquids or similar products.
• Do not charge the product outdoors.
WARNING: Some cleaning products contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. When using Power Scrubber be sure to read
cleaning product labels for any Proposition 65 warnings. Follow
directions on container of all such products.
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comply with ANSI Z87