Symbols - Ryobi P221 Operator's Manual

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL
Safety Alert
Read Operator's Manual
Eye and Hearing Protection
Wet Conditions Alert
Recycle Symbols
Li - Ion
V Volts
min Minutes
Direct Current
n o No Load Speed
.../min Per Minute
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SYMBOLS

MEANING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
NAME
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's
manual before using this product.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
This product uses nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) and lithium-ion
(Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal
of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority
for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal
options.
Voltage
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
5 — English
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION