Ryobi EAG1518RG, Owner'S Operating Manual

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g.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use
of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. SERVICE
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING,
SANDING, POLISHING OPERATIONS
a.
This power tool is intended to function as
a grinder, sander, polishing tool. 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,
fi re and/or serious injury.
b.
Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
c.
Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory
can be attached to your power tool, it does not
assure safe operation.
d.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool.
Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fl y apart.
e.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
f.
The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly
fit the spindle of the power tool.
Accessories
with arbour holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
g.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad
for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush
for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or
accessory is dropped, inspect for damage
or install an undamaged accessory. After
inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break
apart during this test time.
h.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must
be capable of stopping fl ying debris generated by
various operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of
fi ltrating particles generated
by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
i.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may
fl y away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
j.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and shock the operator.
k.
Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled
into the spinning accessory.
l.
Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
m.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
n.
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
o.
Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
p.
Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool
to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s
rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched
by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material
causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may
either jump toward or away from the operator, depending