Ryobi R18PD3-0 Original Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your percussion drill.

INTENDED USE

The percussion drill is intended to be used only by adults
who have read and understood the instructions and
warnings in this manual, and can be considered responsible
for their actions.

The percussion drill is intended to be used in drilling into
various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic using
a drill bit having a diameter of less than 13 mm. When in
impact mode, the percussion drill can be used in drilling
masonry and similar materials. When in screwdriving
mode, the percussion drill can be used in driving screws.

Do not use the product in any way other than those stated
for intended use.

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure

to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock,

re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference

PERCUSSION DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS

■

Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.

Exposure

to noise can cause hearing loss.

■

Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.

Loss of control can cause personal injury.

■

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring.

Cutting

accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.

■

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the fastener
may contact hidden wiring.

Fasteners contacting a

“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

■

Do not operate on materials (e.g., asbestos) that
present a health hazard.

■

Switch off the product immediately if the bit stalls. Do
not switch on the product again while the bit is stalled,
as doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a high
reactive force. Determine why the bit stalled and rectify
this, paying heed to the safety instructions.
The possible causes may be:

–

it is tilted in the workpiece

–

it has pierced the workpiece

–

the product is overloaded

■

Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the
product is running.

■

When working in walls, ceilings, or floors, avoid
electrical cables and gas or water pipes.

■

Secure your workpiece with a clamping device.

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.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The operator should pay particular and additional
attention to these points in order to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.

■

Injury to hearing

NOTE:

Wear suitable ear protection and limit exposure.

■

Injury to sight

NOTE:

Wear protective eye shields or goggles when

using the product.

■

Injury caused by vibration

NOTE:

Limit exposure and follow the instructions on

risk reduction in this manual.

■

Electric shock after contact with hidden wires

NOTE:

Hold the product only by insulated surfaces.

■

Respiratory injury from dust created by operating the
product

NOTE:

Wear suitable protection depending on type of

dust.

RISK REDUCTION

It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome
in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
numbness and blanching of the

ngers, usually apparent