Ryobi RY121850, Operator'S Manual

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5 — English
SPECIFIC RULES FOR BATTERY OPERATION
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Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
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Remove or disconnect battery before servicing,
cleaning or removing material from the tool.
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Use this product only with batteries and chargers
listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger cor -
relation supplement 987000-432.
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Store idle appliances – When not in use, tool should
be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to battery pack, pick-
ing up, or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance
with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance
that have the switch on invites accidents.
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Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance be -
fore making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
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Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack except as indicated in the instructions
for use and care.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
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Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is dam -
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
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Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 265°F may cause explosion.
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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or appliance outside of the temper -
ature range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
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Have servicing performed by a qualified repair per -
son using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
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Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell
may explode. Check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
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Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
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Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
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Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, never use any cordless
product in the presence of open flame. An exploded
battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed,
flush with water immediately.
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Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do
not use a battery pack or charger that has been
dropped or received a sharp blow.
A damaged battery
is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped
or damaged battery immediately.
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Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
short the battery with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor
may overheat and cause burns.
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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water
for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical
attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
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Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
bat¬tery packs should only be performed by the manu-
facturer or authorized service providers.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this power
tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them
these instructions also.