Ryobi P2904BTL Operation Manual - Page 4

GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this appliance. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "appliance" in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) appliance or battery-operated (cordless) appliance. WORK AREA SAFETY  Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.  Do not operate appliances in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Appliances create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.  Keep children and bystanders away while operating an appliance. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY  Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.  Do not expose appliances to rain or wet conditions. Water entering an appliance will increase the risk of electric shock.  Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432. PERSONAL SAFETY  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating an appliance. Do not use an appliance while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating appliances may result in serious personal injury.  Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.  Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying appliances with your finger on the switch or energizing appliances that have the switch on invites accidents.  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the appliance on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the appliance may result in personal injury.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the appliance in unexpected situations.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts or drawn into air vents.  If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.  Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.  Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the appliance in unexpected situations. APPLIANCE USE AND CARE  Do not force the appliance. Use the correct appliance for your application. The correct appliance will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.  Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any appliance that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliances. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.  Store idle appliances out of the reach of children and do not allow children or persons unfamiliar with the appliance or these instructions to operate the power tool. Appliances are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  Maintain appliances and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained appliances.  Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the patio cleaner. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. 2 - English