Steele Products SP-GM655 - Manual

SP-GM655
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations with them require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings
they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power equipment operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. Wear a wide
vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully. Learn its applications and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIROMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked place
out of reach of children.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don’t use a tool for a purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to you or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool.
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