Ryobi P320 Operation Manual - Page 4

nailer SAFETY WARNINGS  Use the tool only for its intended use. Do not discharge fasteners into open air.  Use the tool only for the purpose for which it was designed.  Use only the nails recommended for this tool. Use of the wrong nails could result in poor nail feeding, jammed nails, and nails leaving the tool at erratic angles. If nails are not feeding smoothly and properly, discontinue their use immediately. Jammed and improperly feeding nails could result in serious personal injury.  N ever use this tool in a manner that could cause a nail to be directed toward anything other than the workpiece.  Do not use the tool as a hammer.  Always carry the tool by the handle.  Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or function without approval from the manufacturer.  Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.  Never clamp or tape the trigger or workpiece contact in an actuated position.  Never leave tool unattended if the battery is installed.  Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible warning label.  Keep the tool and its handle 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 strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic. operation  Do not use tool if trigger does not actuate properly. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.  Check operation of the workpiece contact mechanism frequently. Do not use the tool if the workpiece contact mechanism is not working correctly as accidental driving of a nail may result. Do not interfere with the proper operation of the workpiece contact mechanism.  Do not use a tool that does not work correctly.  Always assume that the tool contains nails.  Do not carry the tool from place to place holding the trigger. Accidental discharge could result.  Always handle the tool with care: • Respect the tool as a working implement. • Never engage in horseplay. • Never pull the trigger unless nose is directed toward the work. • Keep others a safe distance from the tool while tool is in operation as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury.  Choice of triggering method is important. Check manual for triggering options.  The brad nailer is designed for single-hand use. Do not hold the tool by the front of the magazine. Do not put hands, head, or other parts of your body near the bottom of the magazine where the nail exits the tool, as serious personal injury could result.  Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains nails or not.  Do not actuate the tool unless you intend to drive a nail into the workpiece.  Always ensure that the workpiece contact is fully positioned above the workpiece. Positioning the workpiece contact only partially above the workpiece could cause the nail to miss the workpiece completely and result in serious personal injury.  Do not drive nails near edge of material. The workpiece may split causing the nail to ricochet, injuring you or a coworker. Be aware that the nail may follow the grain of the wood, causing it to protrude unexpectedly from the side of the work material or deflect, possibly causing injury.  Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the fastener against the material. The workpiece contact may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly.  Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can result in impact to the body, especially when nailing into hard or dense material.  During normal use the tool will recoil immediately after driving a fastener. This is a normal function of the tool. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding the nailer against the work. Restriction to the recoil can result in a second fastener being driven from the nailer. Grip the handle firmly, let the tool do the work and do not place second hand on top of tool or near exhaust at any time. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.  Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the tool at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection of fasteners which could cause injury. LOADING TOOL  Do not load the tool with fasteners when any one of the operating controls is activated. When loading tool:  Never place a hand or any part of body in fastener discharge area of tool.  Never point tool at anyone.  Do not pull the trigger or depress the workpiece contact as accidental actuation may occur, possibly causing injury. 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. 4 ­- English