Ryobi RPW130, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
This product has many features for making its use more
pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of
this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
When using power tools, basic safety precautions should
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and personal injury. Also, please read and heed the advice
given in the additional safety instructions.
The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the product by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
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and/or serious personal injury.
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Learn the product’s applications and limitations as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool by studying this manual. Follow the maintenance
instructions specified in this manual.
Ŷ Never operate the product with any guard or cover
removed or damaged.
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Do not operate the product while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
Ŷ Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or
jewellery. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Wear
footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
grip on slippery surfaces.
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Always wear safety glasses with side shields and
hearing protection.
Ŷ Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.
WARNING
High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to
misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals,
electrical devices, or the machine itself.
WARNING
When using the product, basic safety precautions should
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and personal injury.
WARNING
This product has been designed for use with the cleaning
agent supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may
adversely affect the safety of the appliance.
WARNING
Do not use the product within range of persons unless
they wear protective clothing.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Micro-switch
Motor
Power cord
On/off switch
Capacitor
TP
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Only connect this product to a supply circuit protected
by a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping
current of not more than 30 mA.
Ŷ Use only extension cords that have watertight
connections and are intended for outdoor use. Use
only extension cords having an electrical rating not
less than the rating of the product. Examine extension
cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not
abuse extension cord and do not pull on any cord to
disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp
edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the
receptacle before disconnecting the product from the
extension cord.
Ŷ Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order
to clean clothes or foot-wear.
Ŷ
Disconnect from the electrical power supply before
carrying out user maintenance.
Ŷ To ensure product safety, use only original spare parts
from the manufacturer or approved by the manufacturer.
Ŷ Do not use the product if a supply cord or important
parts of the product are damaged, e.g. safety devices,
high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must be of
watertight construction.
WARNING
Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous