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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates caution, warning, or danger. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi
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for repair. When servic-
ing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
WARNING:
Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding
electrical shock.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
WARNING:
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new saw. Pay close attention to the
Rules For Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols
including Danger, Warning, and Caution. If you use your
saw properly and only for what it is intended, you will
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s
manuals. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including
Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.