Ryobi HP1441M manual Rules for Safe Operation, Know Your Cordless Tool, Read ALL Instructions

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

KNOW YOUR CORDLESS TOOL

Safe operation of this cordless tool requires that you read and understand this Operator's Manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the potential hazards related to a cordless tool. Keep this manual readily available for future reference.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a authorized service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save this operator's manual and review it frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use this tool.

WARNING:

When using power tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following precautions.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite injuries.

CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Keep work area well lit. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

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.

STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of children.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A circular saw should never be used for cutting tree limbs or logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool's moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended

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Contents Thank YOU for Buying a Ryobi Cordless DRILL-DRIVER Operators Manual Cordless DRILL-DRIVER Model NO. HP1441MTypical Applications Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolRules for Safe Operation Know Your Cordless ToolImportant Safety Instructions for CHARGER/CHARGING Assembly Precautions on Using Your Cordless ToolService Center Important Information for Recharging HOT Batteries SpecificationsDisposal of the Exhausted Battery Battery Pack Preparation for RecyclingTo Charge OperationKnow Your DRILL-DRIVER Charging Your DRILL-DRIVERTo Remove Battery Pack SwitchSwitch Lock To Install Battery PackRight Wrong Installing BitsReversible Keyless ChuckBIT Storage Removing BitsMAG Tray ScrewdrivingDrilling Chuck Removal To Retighten a Loose ChuckSee Figures 13, 14, Batteries MaintenanceService Model NO. and Serial no