RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
20.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
21.MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An under- sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recom- mended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
22OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix
23.NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISH- ING. Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing serious injury or worse.
24.KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA.
25.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
26.INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by an authorized service center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.
27.INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI- CALLY and replace if damaged.
28.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
29.STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
30.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter- mine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of mov- ing 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.
31.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
32.Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before sanding.
33.DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
34.When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
35.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.
36.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 ex- amples 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, depend- ing on how often you do this type of work. To re- duce 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.
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