General Safety Rules; Work Area; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Ryobi ESS2414K Owner's Operating Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read all instructions,Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term "Power Tool" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your mains operated
(corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power
tool.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution
or warning. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely safety rules, etc. contained in
this manual. Failure to comply can result in
accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury. Save owners manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields.

WORK AREA

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
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dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
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atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while
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operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
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modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed(grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
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surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
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conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
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extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
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common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
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Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in
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the off position before plugging in. Carrying power
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
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turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
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balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
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jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
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extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
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tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
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turn it on and off. Any power tool that can not be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
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