DeWALT D25601 User Manual

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Definitions: Safety Guidelines 
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each 
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these 
symbols.
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.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury 
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction 
manual.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions 
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas 
invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a 
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 
earthed (grounded) power tools. 
Unmodified plugs and 
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces 
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There 
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or 
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric 
shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, 
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away 
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 
Damaged or 
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. 
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension 
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for 
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 
f)    If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, 
use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. 
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power 
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.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye 
protection.  Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-