Porter-Cable 8623 - Manual (Page 2)

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SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING,
GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known 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, and
• 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, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un-
derstand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information,
we use the following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these sections.
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
Do not operate equipment until you have read Operator’s
Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Mainte-
nance Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
2.
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.
3.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.