Important Safety Instructions - Ryobi P719 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. Fail-
ure 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, fin-
gers, 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 product 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 product or play with
product as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
 Use this product ONLY for its intended use as de-
scribed in this manual. Use only the attachments rec-
ommended in this manual.
 If 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 liq-
uids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may
be present.
 Do not use without dust bowl or filter in place.
 Use extra care when using on stairs.
 Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails, screws,
coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.
 Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
 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.
 Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 18
V lithium-ion battery packs. see tool/appliance/battery
pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432. Do
not use charger outdoors.
 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 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 battery pack that
has been damaged.
 Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as excessive heat or a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use
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 prod-
uct. 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 accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, ad-
ditionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
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