Ridgid KJ-3100 Owners Manual - Page 4

KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting 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 to reduce the risk of injury. 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 high pressure water directed at body parts, causing skin puncture and injection injuries. This symbol indicates the risk of the jetter hose whipping, and causing striking or injection injuries. This symbol indicates the risk of breathing carbon monoxide and causing nausea, fainting or death. This symbol indicates the risk of fire and explosion from gasoline or other sources causing burns and other injury. General Safety Rules WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Work Area Safety • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. • 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. • Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety • Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Personal Safety • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. • Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Tool Use and Care • Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 2