Ryobi ECW-1835, User Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the
explanations with them, require your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instruction or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL : Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power
tools which eliminates the need for earth grounding.
Whenever there is electric current in the tool there are
two complete sets of insulation to protect the user.
All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal
metal motor components with protecting insulation.
WARNING
The double insulated system is intended to
protect the user from shock resulting from a
break in the tools internal wiring. Observe all
nomal safety precautions related to avoiding
electric shock.
IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For servicing we suggest you return
the tool to your nearest Homelite Authorised
Service Centre for repair. When servicing, use
only identical Homelite replacement parts.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have
read thoroughly and understood completely,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual.
Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power 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.
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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES.
For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep work area well lit.
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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept at a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord.
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STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should
be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place,
out of reach of children.
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DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate at which it was designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Do not use tool for purposes not intended.
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DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses.
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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if
operation is dusty.
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
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DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or
unstable support. Secure tools when working at
elevated levels.
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