Ryobi P3200 English Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock DO NOT expose to rain. Store indoors.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in internal moving parts.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the canister vac in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.  Use safety equipment. Dust mask must be used for appropriate conditions.  Do not allow children to operate canister vac or play with canister vac as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.  Use this product ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the attachments recommended in this manual.  If product is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to your nearest service center.  Do not handle charger plug or canister vac with wet hands.  Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.  NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette butts, matches, burning or smoking ashes, etc.  DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.  Do not use without dust bowl or filter in place.  Turn off all controls before unplugging from or plugging into an electrical outlet for charging.  Use extra care when using on stairs.  Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails, screws, coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.  Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.  Canister vac does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet, therefore it is always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when using the canister vac or when changing accessories.  Remove battery when the vacuum is not in use and before servicing.  Use only the charger recommended for your canister vac. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of another charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible serious injury.  Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK (P100) CHARGER (P110) P3200 130255004 1423701, 140237021 or 130224028 or 140237023  Do not place canister vac or batteries near fire or heat. They may explode.  The product should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F.  Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash at least 10 minutes then seek immediate medical attention.  Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of an open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.  Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the product's operation. If damaged, have the product serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained products.  Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one canister vac may create a risk of injury when used on another canister vac.  Product service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  When servicing product, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.  When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.  Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.  Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. 3