RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations with them, require your care-
ful 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 pre-
vention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
Indicates caution or warning. May be
used in conjunction with other sym-
bols 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 compo-
nents 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 identical 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 man-
ual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involv-
ing fire, electric shock or serious personal injury.
Save owners manual and review frequently for con-
tinuing 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 begin-
ning 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 eyeglass-
es or standard safety glasses with side shields.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.
Read owners
manual carefully. Learn its applications and limi-
tations 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 dis-
tance 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 rec-
ommended 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 pro-
tection 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 perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS.
When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing attach-
ments, 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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