Operating Guide

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner's
Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258)
for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before operating a power tool, always wear safety goggles,
safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualied service
technician. For service, return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
SYMBOLS
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