Ryobi R1801M - Manual (Page 4)

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
■ Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
have repaired at your nearest authorized service
center. Constantly stay aware of cord location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock
or fire.
■ Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will oper-
ate 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 should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injury.
■ Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
■ Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your prod-
uct will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet
or less in length. A cord exceeding 50 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
■ Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
routing. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
■ Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
•
lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ven-
tilated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SERVICE
■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tools may contact
hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.