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Definitions: Safety GuidelinesThe definitions below describe the level of severityfor each signal word. Please read the manual andpay attention to these symbols.DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will result in deathor serious injury.WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in deathor serious injury.CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, may result in minoror moderate injury.CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbolindicates a potentially hazardous situation which, ifnot avoided, may result in property damage.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUTTHIS OR ANY DeWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258)Important Safety InstructionsWARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instructionmanual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation andmaintenance instructions.Warning: When using this product basic precautions shouldalways be followed, including the following:1. Read all instructions before using the product.2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary whena product is used near children.3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Bethoroughly familiar with the controls.4. Stay alert–watch what you are doing.5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influenceof alcohol or drugs.6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.7. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep goodfooting and balance at all times.8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.Danger: Risk of Injection or Severe Injury. KeepClear of Nozzle. Do Not Direct Discharge Stream atPersons. This Product Is To Be Used Only By TrainedOperators.WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a sparkarrestingmuffler. If the product is not equipped and will be usedaround flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials suchas agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, thenan ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally requiredin the state of California. It is a violation of California statutessection 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the CaliforniaPublic Re sourc es Code, unless the engine is equipped with a sparkarrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef fec tivework ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S.For est Service land and may also be legally required under otherstatutes and or di nanc es.WARNING: This product and its exhaust contain chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer, and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. In addition, some cleaningproducts and dust contain chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. Wash hands after handling.Save these instructionsEnglish3