Ryobi R18SDS, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety
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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
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.
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 5.
1. LED light
2. Mode selector
3. Forward / reverse button
4. Switch trigger
5. Battery port
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.
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Injury to hearing – Wear suitable ear protection and
limit exposure.
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Injury to sight – Wear protective eye shields or
goggles when using the product.
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Injury caused by vibration – Limit exposure and
follow the instructions on risk reduction in this
manual.
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Electric shock after contact with hidden wires – Hold
the product only by insulated surfaces.
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Respiratory injury – Dust created by operating the
product, wear suitable protection dependent on
type of dust.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome
in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
numbness and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent
upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development of these
symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the
operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
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Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
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After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
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Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about
these symptoms.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The product should never be connected to a power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
WARNING
When servicing use only identical RYOBI replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
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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.
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Do not use compressed air to blow dust / dirt from any
power tool. Serious eye injury could result. Use a cloth,
brush or vacuum to remove dust and dirt.