Important Safety Instructions - Ryobi P305 Operator's Manual

WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
 Know your glue gun. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
product. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when assembling parts,
operating the product, or performing maintenance.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
 Do not lay a hot glue gun on its side.
 Place a piece of paper or cardboard underneath the
product to catch hot glue drips and prevent damage
to the underlying surface.
 Do not touch the heated nozzle of the glue gun.
 Use the glue gun in a well-ventilated area to avoid
breathing hot glue vapors.
 Do not point the nozzle of the glue gun at another
person.
 Do not tilt the glue gun nozzle upwards or use the
product to glue overhead items.
 Always allow hot glue to cool and dry completely
before handling the item to which it is applied.
 Do not insert anything except glue sticks into this
product, and insert only from the back of the glue gun.
 Do not place your hands or fingers near the nozzle of
the glue gun when inserting a new glue stick.
 Never leave the glue gun unattended while it is in the
on position.
 Do not apply more hot glue than is needed for your
application.
 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
 Do not operate battery products in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Battery products create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
 Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a glue gun. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
 Do not allow children to use the glue gun. It is not a
toy.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 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 battery products to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a battery product will increase
the risk of electric shock.
 Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 18V
nickel-cadmium and 18V lithium-ion battery packs,
see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation
supplement 987000-432.
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a battery product. Do not
use the product while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating battery products may result
in serious personal injury.
 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.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
This enables better control of the battery product in
unexpected situations.
 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can contact a
heated nozzle.
 Do not use the battery product if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any battery product that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
 Remove the battery pack from the product before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the product. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.
 Store idle products out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the product or these
instructions to operate the product. Battery products
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
 Maintain battery products. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the product's
operation. If damaged, have the product repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained battery products.
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