Ryobi HD1800M manual General Safety Rules, Work Area, Electrical Safety, Personal Safety

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack listed.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Use battery only with charger listed.

BATTERY PACK

CHARGER

1322401/1323303 1423701

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before inserting the battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery

pack into a tool that has the switch on, invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec- tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Hold- ing the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap- plication. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan- gerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or stor- ing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

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 sparks, burns, or a fire.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cut- ting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to con- trol.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyAdditional Cordless Tool Rules Specific Safety RulesService Additional Safety RulesCharger Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSpecifications UnpackingApplications Features Adjustment Ring MAG Tray Screw Holder Battery Pack Keyless Chuck Mode Selector Torque Storage Area DirectionAdjusting the Speed AdjustmentsAdjusting the Auxiliary Handle Assembly Adjusting the Depth Gauge RODAdjusting the Torque Hammer ModeChanging the BIT Rotation Chuck Jaws Lock Inserting BitsRemoving Bits Right WrongRecharging HOT Batteries Defective Battery Pack ChargerOperation Charging BatteriesTurning ON/OFF the Hammer Drill Installing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Battery Pack LatchesHelpful Tips Using the LevelsDrilling TOP View LevelBatteries MaintenanceBattery Disposal GeneralScrewdriver Removing the ChuckTightening the Chuck Mallet Chuck Jaws HEX KEYRyobi Technologies INC