Ryobi P3340 Operation Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA  Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and 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. ELECTRICAL SAFETY  Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  Protect the extension cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  Unplug this product during lightning storms or when when not in use.  Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use a product with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury. PERSONAL SAFETY  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts or drawn into air vents.  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 packs with your finger on the switch or energizing products that have the switch on invites accidents.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the product in unexpected situations.  Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.  Constantly stay aware of cord location. BATTERY PRODUCT USE AND CARE  Do not use the product if switch does not turn it on or off. A battery tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  Disconnect battery pack or extension cord from product or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the product. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.  Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.  Use battery products only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.  When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.  Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.  Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.  Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265° F may cause explosion.  Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. SERVICE  Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.  Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. 2 - English