Ryobi R18GS18, Manual

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of fasteners which could cause injury.
■ Always check the work area for hidden wiring, gas lines,
water lines, etc., before using the product on such work
area.
■ After using the product in the contact actuation mode,
switch it back to the full sequential mode.
■ The driving depth of the fastener may be adjusted
beyond air pressure. It is advisable to test the depth on
a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for
the application.
■ Only fasteners matching the description in the product
specifications table can be used with the product.
Using incorrect fasteners may lead to jamming or other
malfunctions.
■ Always remove the battery before adjusting the depth
of drive wheel.
■ Do not pull back on the adjustment wheel; the wheel is
designed to be rotated.
■ Do not press the trigger while adjusting the depth of
drive wheel.
■ Always select full sequential firing mode before adjusting
the depth of drive.
■ Do not point the product towards yourself or anyone
nearby when adjusting the depth of drive.
■ Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
■ The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch
on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
paying heed to the safety instructions.
■ Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■ Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
■ The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■ To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■ Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■ Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0°C and 20°C.
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.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 6.
1. Battery port
2. Air pressure dial
3. Handle, insulated gripping surface
4. Trigger switch
5. LED light button
6. Mode selector
7. Belt clip screw hole
8. Magazine release button
9. No-mar pad
10. LED light
11. Depth of drive adjustment
12. No-mar pad
13. Safety contact tip
14. Belt clip
15. Belt clip screw
16. Operator’s manual
17. Battery pack
18. Charger
MAINTENANCE
■ The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power
supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
■ When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
■ Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
■ Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
■ For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety Alert
V Volts
Direct current
Fastener length
Fastener width
Ga Fastener gauge
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Original Instructions
For technical review, sent 03 Jun 2021