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Safety guidelines - definitions, California proposition 65 – Porter-Cable 891 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, always wear

NIOSH/OSHA approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using

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 hazardous situation which, if not

avoided,may result in minor or moderate 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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