Ryobi RP4020 - Manual (Page 3)

3 – English
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING -
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
 Do not expose battery products to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a battery product will increase
the risk of electric shock.
 Do not abuse the leads. Never use the leads for car-
rying or pulling the battery product. Keep leads away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled leads increase the risk of electric shock.
 Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
RP4020 AP4001 AP4700, AP4500
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a battery product. Do not use
a battery product while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating battery products may result
in serious personal injury.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control
of the battery product in unexpected situations.
 Maintain this product. Check breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the product’s
operation. If damaged, have the product repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained products.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from leads
or moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
 Wear rubber-bottomed shoes or sneakers when
working with high-voltage equipment. Make sure
that the controls applied will prevent operation of the
equipment and that all hazardous energy, including
residual or stored energy, is blocked, discharged, or
relieved prior to starting work.
 If you need to probe or otherwise touch circuits with
power off, discharge (across) large power supply filter
capacitors (at least 2 times). Monitor while discharging
and/or verify that there is no residual charge using the
multimeter.
 If you must probe live, put electrical tape over all
but the last 1/16 in. of the test probes to avoid the
possibility of an accidental short, which could cause
damage to various components. Clip the reference end
of the meter or scope to the appropriate ground return
so that you need to only probe with one hand.
 Never enter alone into an area containing exposed
electrical energy sources.
 Use only the test instruments and insulated tools
rated for the voltage and current specified.
 Store idle battery products out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the battery
product or these instructions to operate the product.
Battery products are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
 Maintain battery products. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the product’s
operation. If damaged, have the product repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained products.
 Use the product and accessories in accordance with
these instructions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of product, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the product for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY PRODUCT USE AND CARE
 Ensure the switch is in the OFF position before
inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into
products that have the switch on invites accidents.
 Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
 Use battery products only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
 When servicing a battery product, use only identical
replacement 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 shock or injury.
 Know your battery product. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
product. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.