Ryobi R10631 - Manual (Page 5)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for battery
charger part numbers 1400667 and 1423701.
■ Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,
and product using battery charger.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium type
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
■ Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
■ Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
■ To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull
by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
■ An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension
cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gage
■ DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A DAMAGED
CORD OR PLUG. If damaged, have replaced
immediately by a qualified serviceman.
■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take
it to a qualified serviceman.
■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
■ To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
■ Do not use charger in wet or damp conditions.
■ Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
■ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING
ORDER. Never wedge or tie lower blade guard open.
Check operation of lower blade guard before each use.
Do not use if lower blade guard does not close briskly
over saw blade.
WARNING:
If saw is dropped, lower blade guard or bumper may be
bent, restricting full return. If lower blade guard or bumper
becomes bent or damaged, replace them before reuse.
■ KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades
minimize stalling and kickback.
DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep
hands away from blade. Do not reach underneath work
while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut
material when blade is moving.
WARNING:
Blades coast after turn off.
■ USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge
guide when ripping.
■ SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback, always support large
panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 12. When cutting
operation requires the resting of the saw on the
workpiece, the saw should be rested on the larger
portion and the smaller piece cut off.
■ LOWER BLADE GUARD.
WARNING:
If lower blade guard must be raised to make a cut, always
raise it with the retracting handle to avoid serious injury.
See Figure 20, Page 16.
■ GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK.
Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is
driven back towards the operator.
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Keep blades sharp.
Support large panels as shown in Figure 11, Page 12.
Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
Don't force tool.
Stay alert – exercise caution.
Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the
blade is moving.
See Pages 12 and 13.