![background image](http://html1.mh-extra.com/html/ryobi/r18bp/r18bp_original-instructions-manual_1506275008.webp)
Safety
6
also.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
INTENDED USE
Use the product for the purposes listed below:
■ Polishing and buffing cars, boats, recreational vehicles,
personal watercraft, motorcycles, hardwood floors, and
large furniture
DESCRIPTION
1. Handle
2. Rotating base
3. Application bonnet
4. Buffing/polishing bonnet
5. On / off switch
6. On (I)
7. Off (O)
8. Battery pack
9. Depress latches to release battery pack
10. Latches
11. Pull polishing bonnet edges over pad to install
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your
service centre for assistance.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
TURNING THE BUFFER/POLISHER ON/OFF
See Figure 2.
■ To start the buffer/polisher, place the power switch in
the ON ( l ) position.
■ To stop the buffer/polisher, place the power switch in
the OFF (O) position.
The tool’s rotating base moves in random orbital motion.
The orbit diameter is 10 mm (3/8”).
WARNING
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be in the OFF (O)
position when not in use or carrying at your side, when
installing or removing the battery pack, and when
installing or removing accessories.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
■ To install: Make sure the power switch is in the OFF
(O) position.
■ Place the battery pack in the tool.
■ Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and the battery pack is secured in the tool
before beginning operation.
■ To remove: Turn the switch off and depress the latches.
PREPARING THE SURFACE
For best results, the surface should be clean and dry. Most
high-gloss surfaces can be cleaned with a mild soap and