Ryobi RY121850, Operator'S Manual

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2 — English
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully.
Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

Keep guards in place and in working order. Never oper-
ate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure
all guards are operating properly before each use.
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To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children, and pets.

Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not
intended. Use of the tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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Dress properly. Wear long pants and long sleeves. Do
not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry. They can get
caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves
and nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
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Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Always wear eye protection with side shields or
goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in fluids entering your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.

Don’t overreach or stand on a ladder, rooftop, or other
unstable support. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
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Use only recommended accessories. The use of im-
proper accessories may cause risk of injury.

Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this
manual.
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Check damaged parts . Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.

Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off
and remove battery pack.
Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
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Be thoroughly familiar with controls.
Know how to stop
the product and bleed pressure quickly.
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Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any sol-
vents to clean tool.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com -
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inatten-
tion while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off.
Have
switch replaced by a qualified service center.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Remove the battery pack to prevent accidental starting.

Avoid dangerous environment
. Keep work area well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking
of the motor could ignite fumes.

Do not operate while smoking or near an open flame.

Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.
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WARNING:
Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct
discharge stream at persons.
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Do not allow bystanders or children in the area while
operating this product. Exposure to some chemicals
can be hazardous.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection with side shields or goggles and a dust
mask.
Protect eyes, skin and lungs against drifting spray
and during mixing, filling, and cleaning.
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Store the product out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the product or these
instructions to operate the product.
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Use this product in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the product for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS