Ryobi P3240 Operation Manual - Page 5

ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. In Mexico, please call 01-800-843-1111. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the following purpose:  Light-duty vacuuming of wet or dry surfaces INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE See Figure 1, page 8. n Align the raised locking tab on the end of the flexible hose with the slot on the vacuum port. Push in and twist counterclockwise to lock. n Insert the tapered end of the flexible hose into accessory. n To disassemble, remove the accessory from the flexible hose. n Rotate the other end of the flexible hose clockwise to unlock and pull away from the vacuum port. INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 2, page 8.  Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and that battery pack is secured in the product before beginning operation.  Depress the latches to remove the battery pack. For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manuals for your battery pack and charger. STARTING/STOPPING THE WET/DRY VAC See Figure 3, page 8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not leave the product running while unattended. Immediately stop the unit if it shows signs of abnormal operation such as loss of suction, liquid or debris in the exhaust, or any abnormal motor noises.  To start the wet/dry vac: press the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  To stop the wet/dry vac: press the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. INSTALLING/REMOVING ATTACHMENTS See Figure 4, page 9. Vacuuming can be performed with only the flexible hose or the hose with vacuum attachments.  Turn off the wet/dry vac.  Insert the attachment onto the tapered end of the flexible hose, making sure the attachment is firmly in place.  To remove, hold the attachment and pull from hose. 5 - English