Ryobi PLASMA-40, Owner'S Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and belts
can cut fingers and hands and catch loose
clothing.
1. Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
2. Stop engine before installing or connecting
unit.
3. Have only qualified people remove guards or
covers for maintenance and troubleshooting as
necessary.
4. To prevent accidental starting during servicing,
disconnect negative (-) battery cable from
battery.
5. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools
away from moving parts.
6. Reinstall panels or guards and close doors
when servicing is finished and before starting
engine.
SPARKS can cause BATTERY GASES TO EX-
PLODE; BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin. Batteries contain acid and generate explo-
sive gases.
1. Always wear a face shield when working on
a battery.
2. Stop engine before disconnecting or
connecting battery cables.
3. Do not allow tools to cause sparks when
working on a battery.
4. Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump
start vehicles.
5. Observe correct polarity (+ and –) on
STEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT COOLANT
can burn face, eyes, and skin.
The coolant in the radiator can be very hot and
under pressure.
1. Do not remove radiator cap when engine is
hot. Allow engine to cool.
2. Wear gloves and put a rag over cap area when
removing cap.
3. Allow pressure to escape before completely
removing cap.
1. High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
2. Have only qualified persons familiar with
electronic equipment install, test, and service
H.F. producing units.
3. The user is responsible for having a qualified
electrician promptly correct any interference
problem resulting from the installation.
4. If notified by the FCC about interference, stop
using the equipment at once.
5. Have the installation regularly checked and
maintained.
6. Keep high-frequency source doors and panels
tightly shut, keep spark gaps at correct setting,
and use grounding and shielding to minimize
the possibility of interference.
MOVING PARTS
Can Cause Injury
SPARKS Can Cause
BATTERY GASES
TO EXPLODE
SPARKS Can Cause
BATTERY GASES
TO EXPLODE
H.F. RADIATION Can
Cause Interference