Ryobi HPL50, Operator'S Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber be-
fore planing.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
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Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use
this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also.
SYMBOLS
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
0
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Designates Double Insulated Construc-
tion tools
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It
means attention!!! Your safety is in-
volved.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.