Ryobi BD4600 English Manual - Page 4

GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Inspect EXTENSION CORDS periodically and replace if damaged.  Keep TOOL 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 solvents to clean tool.  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.  DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.  Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATiNG COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  DO NOT operate A tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.  When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  Use only recommended accessories listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.  DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure the spindle or sanding belt assembly is tight and not making contact with sander or workpiece before connecting to power supply. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or table at approximately hip height.  never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the workpiece.  Plan your work to reduce the risk of THROWBACKS (when the workpiece catches the sanding drum and is torn from your hands).  Make sure there's no debris between the workpiece and its supports.  W hen san d ing irregularly shape d workpieces, plan your work support so it will not slip and be pulled from your hands.  Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces.  Never use this tool to finish pieces too small to hold by hand.  Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for any workpieces large enough to tip when not secured to the work surface.  NEVER sand more than one piece at a time. Do not stack more than one workpiece on the sander table at a time.  Always feed workpiece from left to right against the direction the drum sleeve is rotating.  Do not use drums, sanding sleeves or belts which show visual signs of wear such as grooves, tears or rips.  Always stay alert! Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your sander) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  make sure the work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your tool.  ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SANDER before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the tool unattended while connected to a power source.  Support workpiece with miter gauge, work rest, or worktable.  maintain 1/16 in. clearance between worktable and sanding belt or disc.  avoid kickback by sanding in accordance with directional arrows.  IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  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.