RIDGID RD8000 - Manual (Page 5)

5 — English
SyMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
hrs Hours Time
gal Gallon Volume
qt Quart Volume
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Electric Shock
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can
result in electric shock.
Toxic Fumes
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, color-
less, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SyMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
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:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.