Safety Symbols; Important Safety Rules - Bosch GAS20-17A Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

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The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
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shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate dust extractors in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Appliances create sparks and static
discharge, which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating the dust extractor.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Electrical Safety
This dust extractor intended for use
indoor / outdoor and for dry or wet pick-
up.
The dust extractor must be plugged into
an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the dust extractor
should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low

Safety Symbols

manual and pay attention to these 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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or
moderate injury.

Important Safety Rules

Read and understand all instructions before using this appliance.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
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. If operating the dust extractor
in damp locations is unavoidable; a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter must be
used to supply the power to your dust
extractor. Electrician's rubber gloves and
footwear will further enhance your
personal safety.
Don't expose dust extractor to rain or
wet conditions. This dust extractor can
be used for picking up non-flammable
liquids but it is not intended to be
immersed or submerged in a fluid.
Electric shock may occur.
Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands. Electric shock may occur.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the dust extractor, pull the
dust extractor or yank the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Don't drive
over it or close a door on it. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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