Ryobi P221 Operation Manual - Page 5

SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read Operator's Manual Eye and Hearing Protection To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment. Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Li - Ion V min no .../min Recycle Symbols Volts Minutes Direct Current No Load Speed Per Minute This product uses nickel-c­ admium (Ni-Cd) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information ­regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. Voltage Time Type or a characteristic of current Rotational speed, at no load Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute 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 lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. 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. 5 - English