Ryobi RY1201, RY721, RY961 manual Precautions on Using Your Cordless Tool

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby air vents.

■ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

■PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.

■PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

■SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

■DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.

■MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

■REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

■AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not carry the tool with your finger on the switch. Be sure switch is off when installing battery pack.

■STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

■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 unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

■DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center.

■DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

■INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before drilling.

■DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP OR WET LOCATION.

PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR

CORDLESS TOOL

This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which must be disposed of properly.

■Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition, because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.

■First, charge the battery.

■Be sure the battery is snapped in place.

■When not in use, lock the switch.

■When operating at a high place, be aware of things below you.

■Before drilling into walls, ceilings, or floors, make sure that there are no concealed power cables inside.

WARNING:

Drilling into electrical wiring in walls can cause drill bit and chuck to become electrically live. Do not touch the chuck or metal housing when drilling into a wall; grasp only the insulated handle(s) provided on the tool.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER/CHARGING ASSEMBLY

■SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for charging the battery with the following components:

MODEL	BATTERY	CHARGER	CHARGING ASSEMBLY
RY721	1400668	4400100	N/A
RY961	1400669	N/A	981351-001
RY1201	1400652	N/A	981351-002

■Before using battery charger/charging assembly, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, (3) charging assembly, and (4) products using battery.

WARNING:

To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel- cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

■Do not expose charger/charging assembly to rain or snow.

■Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger/charging assembly manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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