Defi Nitions: Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions - DeWalt D26414 Instruction Manual

Defi nitions: 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, 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.
NOTICE: indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction
manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: LEAD-BASED PAINTS. Extreme care should be taken
when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may
contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain
lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead.
Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the
ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause
irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn
children are particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine
whether the paint your are removing contains lead. This can be done
by your local health department or by a professional who uses a
paint analyzer to check the lead content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A
PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A
HOT AIR TOOL.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) 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.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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.
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