Safety Symbols; General Safety Rules; Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety - RIDGID micro LM-400 Manual Del Operario

micro LM-400 Laser Distance Meter

Safety Symbols

In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are
used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to im-
prove understanding of these signal words and 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,
DANGER
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WARNING
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
CAUTION
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of prop-
NOTICE
erty.
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully before using the
equipment. The operator's manual contains important information on the
safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means
this device contains a
Class 2 Laser.
This symbol means do
not stare into the laser
beam.
This symbol warns of
the presence and ha z-
ard of a laser beam.

General Safety Rules

Read all safety warnings and in struc tions. Failure to follow the warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. E quip ment can create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers a way while operating equipment. Distrac -
tions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, ra-
diators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an in creased risk of electrical
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet conditions. Water en tering equip-
ment will increase the risk of electrical shock.
2
WARNING