RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations for them, require your careful
attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
Indicates caution or warning. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictures.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for earth
grounding. Whenever there is electric current in the
tool there are two complete sets of insulation to
protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to
protect the user from shock resulting from a break in
the tools internal wiring. Observe all normal safety
precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.
IMPORTANT:
Servicing of a tool with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to
your nearest Ryobi Authorised Service Centre for repair.
When servicing, use only genuine Ryobi replacement
parts.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until
you have read thoroughly and understood completely,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire,
electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation and instructing others who may use this
tool.
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety
Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.
Read owners
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH
GROUNDED SURFACES.
For example, pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to
rain. Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS.
When not in use, tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place, out of reach of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It will do the job better and
safer at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't
use tool for purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS.
Wear a dust mask if
operation is dusty.
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING.
Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
13. DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or
unstable support. Secure tools when working at
elevated levels.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, etc. all tools should be
disconnected.
16. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
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