RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
25.INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
26.INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.
27.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
28.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.
29.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 should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
30.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have switches replaced by an authorized service center.
31.DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate this tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
32.GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the biscuit joiner is driven in the direction opposite blade rotation. Release switch immediately if blade binds or joiner stalls.
33.USE ONLY
34.AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
35.NEVER touch the blade or other moving parts during use.
36.NEVER start a tool when the blade is in contact with the workpiece.
37.NEVER lay a tool down before the blade has come to a complete stop.
38.POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
39.WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS.
40.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, grinding, 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
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
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 ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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