Ryobi P305 Manual 1 - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.  Know your glue gun. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.  Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when assembling parts, operating the product, or performing maintenance. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  Do not lay a hot glue gun on its side.  Place a piece of paper or cardboard underneath the product to catch hot glue drips and prevent damage to the underlying surface.  Do not touch the heated nozzle of the glue gun.  Use the glue gun in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing hot glue vapors.  Do not point the nozzle of the glue gun at another person.  Do not tilt the glue gun nozzle upwards or use the product to glue overhead items.  Always allow hot glue to cool and dry completely before handling the item to which it is applied.  Do not insert anything except glue sticks into this product, and insert only from the back of the glue gun.  Do not place your hands or fingers near the nozzle of the glue gun when inserting a new glue stick.  Never leave the glue gun unattended while it is in the on position.  Do not apply more hot glue than is needed for your application.  Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.  Do not operate battery products in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Battery products create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.  Keep children and bystanders away while operating a glue gun. Distractions can cause you to lose control.  Do not allow children to use the glue gun. It is not a toy.  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 battery products to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a battery product will increase the risk of electric shock.  Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 18V nickel-cadmium and 18V lithium-ion battery packs, see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432.  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a battery product. Do not use the product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating battery products may result in serious personal injury.  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 product. Carrying battery products with your finger on the switch or energizing battery products that have the switch on invites accidents.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. This enables better control of the battery product in unexpected situations.  Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can contact a heated nozzle.  Do not use the battery product if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any battery product that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  Remove the battery pack from the product before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the product. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.  Store idle products out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the product or these instructions to operate the product. Battery products are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  Maintain battery products. 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 repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained battery products. 2 - English