Ryobi SSP0501 - Manual (Page 4)

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 Keep guards in place and in working order. Never oper-
ate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure
all guards are operating properly before each use.
 To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area.
 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
 Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not
intended.
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
 Use only recommended accessories. The use of im-
proper accessories may cause risk of injury.
 Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this
manual.
 Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center to avoid risk of personal injury.
 Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
 Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop
the product quickly.
 Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents
to clean tool.
 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off. Have de-
fective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
 Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use in damp or wet
locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
 Never direct a paint stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device.
 Never start the machine if ice has formed in any part of
the equipment.
 WARNING: High pressure spray can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The spray must not be directed at
persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.
 Keep away from hot parts.
 Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A
loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems.
 Before storing, allow the product to cool.
 Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from
spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
 When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
 Never use the sprayer without a spray tip installed.
 An injection injury can lead to possible amputation.
See a physician immediately.
 Never put your hand in front of the spray tip when in
use. Gloves will not always provide protection against an
injection injury.
 Wear clothing to keep paint off skin and hair, along with
a mask or respirator during use. Paints, solvents, and
other materials can be harmful if inhaled or if they come
into contact with the body.
 Always unplug the sprayer and shut the unit off before
servicing, cleaning the tip or guard, changing the tip,
or leaving unattended.
 Plastic can cause sparks. Never hang plastic to enclose
a spray area. Do not use plastic drop cloths when spraying
flammable materials.
 Do not spray outdoors on windy days.
 Do not attempt to clean or unclog the spray tip with
your finger.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.