Ryobi P551 - Manual (Page 3)

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GENERAL SAFETy RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
REAd ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 KNOW yOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
 GUARd AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by PREVENT-
ING bOdy CONTACT WITH GROUNdEd SURFACES.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo-
sures.
 KEEP GUARdS IN PLACE and in good working order.
 REMOVE AdJUSTING KEyS ANd WRENCHES. Form
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
dO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood
on the tool while it is in operation.
 dO NOT USE IN dANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
 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 extension cord while operating.
 MAKE WORKSHOP CHILdPROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
 dON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
 USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attach-
ment to do a job for which it was not designed.
 dRESS PROPERLy. Do not wear loose clothing,
neckties, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
 ALWAyS WEAR SAFETy GLASSES WITH SIdE
SHIELdS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.
 SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical, it is safer than using your hand and frees
both hands to operate the tool.
 dO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
 USE RECOMMENdEd ACCESSORIES. Consult the
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
 NEVER STANd ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally
contacted.
 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 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.
 USE THE RIGHT dIRECTION OF FEEd. Feed work into
a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.
 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENdEd. TURN
THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
 PROTECT yOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
 PROTECT yOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
 KEEP bLAdES CLEAN, SHARP, ANd WITH
SUFFICIENT SET. Sharp blades minimize stalling
and kickback.
 bLAdE COASTS AFTER bEING TURNEd OFF.
 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
 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.
 STAy ALERT ANd EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
 dO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH dOES NOT TURN IT
ON ANd OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
 USE ONLy CORRECT bLAdES. do not use blades with
incorrect size holes. Never use blade washers or blade
bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade
capacity of your saw is 7-1/4 in.
 bEFORE MAKING A CUT, bE SURE ALL AdJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
 bE SURE bLAdE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect for
and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
 NEVER TOUCH bLAdE or other moving parts during
use.