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IMPORTANT
Servicing 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 Authorized Service Center. When servicing always use
identical Ryobi replacement parts.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
WARNING:
Do not connect your scroll saw to a power source until you
have assembled and adjusted the saw as described in
this manual and have read and understood all precautions
and operating instructions in the manual and printed on
the tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the saw's applications and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool.
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SUR-
FACES. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-
tor enclosures.
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Get in
the habit of checking to see that hex keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning on the
saw.
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KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the saw while it is in operation.
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DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
Keep the work area well lit.
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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or exten-
sion cord while operating.
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MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks and
master switches or by removing starter keys.
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DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach-
ment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a
purpose not intended.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will 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.
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.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or
to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Note:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
