These instructions are intended to
familiarize all personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance
procedures for the D-25 Handy.
WARNING! Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury. Replacement
manuals are available upon request at no
charge, or may be downloaded from our web-
site,
If you have any questions or problems, please
call General’s customer service department at
412-771-6300.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
D-25 Handy
™
Electric shock resulting in
death can occur if you plug
your drill into an improperly
wired outlet. If the ground wire
is electrified, you can be elec-
trocuted by just touching the
machine, even when the power
switch is off.
A ground fault cir-
cuit interrupter will not protect you
in this situation. Use a UL ap-
proved tester to determine if the
outlet is safe.
Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flamma-
ble liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Only wear leather gloves.
Never use any other type of
glove, such as cloth, rubber, or
coated gloves. Never grasp a
rotating cable with a rag.
These items could become
wrapped around the cable and
cause serious injury.
Always wear safety glasses
and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes.
Use of this safety equip-
ment may prevent serious injury.
Do not overstress cables.
Overstressing cables may cause
twisting, kinking, or breaking of
the cable and may result in seri-
ous injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARINING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which,
if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
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