Important Safety Instructions - Ryobi ONE+ PBLHV701 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock DO NOT expose to
rain. Store indoors.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all parts of the body and clothing, away
from openings and moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in internal moving parts.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the hand vac in unexpected situations. Do not
use on a ladder or unstable support.
 Use safety equipment. Dust mask must be used for
appropriate conditions.
 Do not allow children to operate the product or play with
the product as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
 Use this product ONLY for its intended use as described
in this manual. Use only the attachments recommended
in this manual.
 If the product is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return to your nearest service center.
 Do not handle charger plug or product with wet hands.
 Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
 NEVER vacuum materials that are burning or smoking,
such as hot coals, cigarette butts, matches, burning or
smoking ashes, etc.
 DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
 Use extra care when using on stairs.
 This unit is for dry vacuuming only. Do not use to clean
up liquids.
 Do not use without dust bowl and filter in place.
 Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
 The product does not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet, therefore it is always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when using the
product or when changing accessories.
 Remove battery when the vacuum is not in use and
before servicing.
 Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed
in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation
supplement 987000-432.
 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 power tools 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 sparks, burns,
or a fire.
 Always remove battery pack from your 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.
 Do not use a battery pack or power tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
 Do not modify or attempt to repair a power tool or
battery pack that has been damaged.
 To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use
or expose battery pack or any cordless product in the
presence of an open flame or temperature above 265°F.
An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
 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 products with your finger on the switch
or energizing battery products that have the switch on
invites accidents.
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
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