Diamond Systems 46-756 - Manual (Page 3)

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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.
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 haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate
injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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, al ways
wear NIOSH/OSHA approved, properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when us ing such tools.
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