Kobalt 1260305, Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and their meaning. 

Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

SYMBOL

DEFINITION

SYMBOL

DEFINITION

V

Volts

n

0

No-load Speed

Direct Current

/min

Revolutions or Strokes per Minute

A danger, warning 

or caution. It means 

‘Attention! Your safety 

is involved.’

To reduce the risk of injury, user 

must read instruction manual.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

 WARNING

•  Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with 

this power tool.

 Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, 

fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or 

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety
•  Keep work area clean and well lit.

 Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

•  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gases or dust. 

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or 

fumes.

•  Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

 Distractions can 

cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety
•  Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use 

any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. 

Unmodified plugs and matching 

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

•  Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, 

ranges and refrigerators.

 There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is 

earthed or grounded.

•  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

 Water entering a power tool will 

increase the risk of electric shock.