Ryobi RCO2300, Original Instructions Manual

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designed.
Ŷ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Ŷ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
Ŷ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
Ŷ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
Ŷ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Ŷ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Ŷ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
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SERVICE
Ŷ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
CUT-OFF MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS
Ŷ Position yourself and bystander away from the
plane of the rotating wheel.
The guard helps to
protect the operator from broken wheel fragments and
accidental contact with wheel.
Ŷ Use only bonded reinforced cut-off wheels for
your power tool.
Just because an accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
Ŷ The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
Ŷ Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the
side of a cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are
intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to
these wheels may cause them to shatter.
Ŷ Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of
correct diameter for your selected wheel.
Proper
wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the
possibility of wheel breakage.
Ŷ The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories cannot
be adequately guarded or controlled.
Ŷ The arbour size of wheels and flanges must
properly fit the spindle of the power tool.
Wheels
and flanges with arbour holes that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of
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control.
Ŷ Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use,
inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If the
power tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for damage
or install an undamaged wheel. After inspecting
and installing the wheel, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
wheel and run the power tool at maximum no load
speed for one minute.
Damaged wheels will normally
break apart during this test time.
Ŷ Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying
debris generated by various operations. The dust mask
or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles
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high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Ŷ Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment.
Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken wheel may fly away and cause
injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Ŷ Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and
your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning wheel.
Ŷ Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan can draw the dust inside the housing and
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electrical hazards.
Ŷ Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Do not operate the power tool while
placed on a combustible surface such as wood.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
Ŷ Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Ŷ Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging causes rapid
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