Intended Use; Nailer Safety Warnings - Ryobi R18GN18-120S Manual

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your nailer.

INTENDED USE

The nailer is intended to be used only by adults who have
read and understood the instructions and warnings in this
manual, and can be considered responsible for their actions.
The product is intended to drive nails in soft materials such
as wood.
This product is not suitable for fi xing electric cables.
The product is intended for consumer use only.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the
product for operations different from intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

NAILER SAFETY WARNINGS

■
Always assume that the tool contains fasteners.
Careless handling of the nailer can result in unexpected
firing of fasteners and personal injury.
■
Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone
nearby. Unexpected triggering will discharge the
fastener causing an injury.
■
Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed
firmly against the workpiece. If the tool is not in contact
with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away
from your target.
■
Disconnect the tool from the power source when the
fastener jams in the tool. While removing a jammed
fastener, the nailer may be accidentally activated if it is
plugged in.
■
Use caution while removing a jammed fastener. The
mechanism may be under compression and the fastener
may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a
jammed condition.
■
Do not use this nailer for fastening electrical cables.
It is not designed for electric cable installation and may
damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing
electric shock or fire hazards.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■
The tool 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 be caused.
■
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.
■
Always check the work area for hidden wiring, gas lines,
water lines, etc., before using the product on such work
area.
■
After using the product in the contact actuation mode,
switch it back to the full sequential mode.
■
The driving depth of the nail may be adjusted beyond
air pressure. It is advisable to test the depth on a scrap
workpiece to determine the required depth for the
application.
■
Only fasteners matching the description in the product
specification table can be used with this tool. Using
incorrect fasteners may lead to jamming or other
malfunctions.
■
Always remove the battery before adjusting the depth
of drive wheel.
■
Do not pull back on the adjustment wheel, the wheel is
designed to be rotated.
■
Do not press the trigger while adjusting the depth of
drive wheel.
■
Always select full sequential firing mode before adjusting
the depth of drive.
■
Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone nearby
when adjusting the depth of drive.
■
Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
■
The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch
on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
paying heed to the safety instructions.
■
Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■
Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
■
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
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