Ryobi P306 Operation Manual - Page 7

MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. CLEANING THE GLUE GUN CONTACTS See Figure 6, page 9 contacts are clean to give the best heating performance. Any residue should be cleaned from the metal contacts using the following steps. n Remove the glue gun from the base and set aside. n Remove the battery from the base. n Carefully scrape the cooled glue from the metal contacts using a cotton swab or any non-metallic utensil. Be sure to check the contacts on both the glue gun and the base for any glue residue. Never use metallic utensils to clean the contacts. STORAGE Allow the glue gun to cool completely before storing. Turn the switch to the off (O) position and remove the battery pack. WARNING: Always make sure the glue gun has cooled completely before attempting to clean the contacts. Following this rule will reduce the risk of burns, fire, or serious personal injury. The glue gun will stop heating if the metal contacts in the base or glue gun become contaminated with strings or drops of glue. Always check before each use to see that the metal WARNING: Always remove the battery pack before storage to ensure the product is off. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of cool-down time before storage. Storing a glue gun with a hot nozzle can cause serious burns and/or ignite combustible objects. To help prevent drips and clogs the next time the glue gun is used, remove dried glue from the nozzle area. NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 8 FOLLOWING FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS 7 - English