Ryobi RBV-5200 Owner's Operating Manual page 7

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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.

EQUIPMENT

To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through

this OWNER'S MANUAL before using the product.

WARNING! Users of this product risk injury to themselves and

others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety

General Safety Rules

precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear

must be worn when operating unit.

WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

Physical Condition

The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers

Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:

to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

• If you are tired or sick.

(cordless) power tool.

• If you are taking medication.

• If you have taken alcohol or drugs.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.

1) Work area

Eye Protection

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas

WARNING!

invite accidents.

• Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE require-

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

ments must be worn whenever you operate the

such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or

unit.

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or

• For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over

fumes.

safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

sharp branches or flying debris.

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Hand Protection

2) Electrical safety

Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

on the handles. Gloves also provide protection

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

against cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and

transmission of machine vibration to your

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock

hands.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There

Hearing/Ear Protection

is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or

RYOBI recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit

grounded.

is used.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric

Breathing Protection

shock.

Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

allergens may need to wear a dust mask to

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit. Dust

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

masks can provide protection against dust, plant

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

debris, and other plant matter such as pollen. Make sure the

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension

mask does not impair your vision, and replace

cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for

the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.

outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

Proper Clothing

3) Personal safety

Wear snug-fitting, durable clothing:

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

• Pants should have long legs, shirts should have long sleeves.

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.

tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs,

• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing

alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

moving parts or surrounding growth.

b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety

• Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard

in.

hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will

Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles:

reduce personal injuries.

• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES.

c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.

off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with

Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair

your ﬁnger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have

with cap or net.

the switch on invites accidents.

Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating

morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.

part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

WARNING!

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving

The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic

parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in

field during operation, which may interfere with some

moving parts.

pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,

persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this

connected and properly used. Use of these devices can

machine. In the absence of such information, RYOBI does not

reduce dust-related hazards.

recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a

pacemaker.

4) Power tool use and care

Extended Operation / Extreme Conditionse cooler.

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

for your application. The correct power tool will do the job

CAUTION!

better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result in

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on

injury. Read and follow all safety and

and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

operation instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

follow instructions may result in painful

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making

wrist/hand/arm injuries.

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon,

starting the power tool accidentally.

which affects the fingers of certain individuals,

may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do

Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling

not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these

instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are

and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are

strongly recommended, because the minimum exposure,

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding

which might trigger the ailment, is unknown.

of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition

that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have

• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet,

the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are

ankles, hands, and wrists.

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and

smoking.

are easier to control.

• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs

where operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

is not required.

accordance with these instructions and in the manner

• If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the

intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into

fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your

account the working conditions and the work to be

performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

physician before further exposing yourself to cold and

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

vibration.

5) Battery tool use and care

Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)

a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting

It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the

battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that

fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness,

have the switch on invites accidents.

swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those

b) Recharge only with the charger specified by the

areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme

battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another

RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could

battery pack.

occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that

c) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery

runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure

packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of

to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe

injury and fire.

pain for months or even years.

d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other

metal objects like paper clips, keys, nails, screws, or

To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:

other metal objects that can make a connection from one

• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted

terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together

position. Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position. Also,

may cause burns or a fire.

when grasping, use your whole hand, not just the thumb and

e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the

index finger.

battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush

• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your

with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek

hands.

medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

• Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive

irritation or burns.

movement.

• Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.

5) Service

• Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person

doctor if you feel tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers,

using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

hands, wrists, or arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed,

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be

prevented.

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