RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings by themselves do not elimimate any danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures.
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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for earth grounding. Whenever there is electric current in the tool there are two complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock.
IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorised Service Centre for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and completely understood the safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual and review frequently for continual safe operation and for instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side 
shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eye glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
1.KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2.GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURF ACES.
For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4.AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6.STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or
7.DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed.
8.USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for any purpose not intended.
9.DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
11.PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc. all tools should be disconnected.
16.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Before turning it on, Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.
17.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
18.KEEP HANDLES 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 strong solvents to clean your tool.
19.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.
20.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or any 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 and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
21.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by authorised service centre.
22.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION.
23.SUPPLY CORD. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Due to Ryobi's continued product refinement policy, product features and specifications can and will change without notice. Check current features and specifica- tions with your Ryobi retailer.
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