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300 Compact/1233 Threading Machines
Safety Symbols
In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator's manual contains important
information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of fingers, hands, clothes and other objects catching on or between gears or other rotating parts
and causing crushing injuries.
This symbol indicates the risk of fingers, legs, clothes and other objects catching and/or wrapping on rotating shafts causing
crushing or striking injuries.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
This symbol indicates the risk of machine tipping, causing striking or crushing injuries.
This symbol means do not wear gloves while operating this machine to reduce the risk of entanglement.
This symbol means always use a foot switch when using a threading machine/power drive to reduce the risk of injury.
This symbol means do not disconnect foot switch to reduce the risk of injury.
This symbol means do not block foot switch (lock in ON position) to reduce the risk of injury.
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings*
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
* The text used in the General Safety Rule section of this manual is verbatim, as required, from the applicable UL/CSA 62841-1 edition standard. This section
contains general safety practices for many different types of power tools. Not every precaution applies to every tool, and some do not apply to this tool.
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Work Area Safety
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers away while opera-
ting a power. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical Safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
mod ify the plug in any way. Do not use any adap-
ter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
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