Safety guidelines - definitions, California proposition 65 – Porter-Cable 741 User Manual

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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,

and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the

State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

lead from lead-based paints

crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type

of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated

area, and work with approved safety equipment, al ways wear NIOSH/OSHA

approved, properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when us ing such tools.

indicates an imminently 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 haz ard ous situation which, if not

avoided,may result in minor or mod er ate injury.

used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

property damage.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

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