General Safety Rules - Ryobi TMS-250 Owner's Operating Manual

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.

To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through

this OWNER'S MANUAL before using the product.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

General Safety Rules

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in elec-

listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operat-

(cordless) power tool.

ed (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark ar-

1) Work area

eas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas

invite accidents.

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

or fumes.

such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

2) Electrical safety

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

2) Electrical safety

earthed (grounded) power tools.

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

earthed or grounded.

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric

grounded.

shock.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

shock.

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension

able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected

cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for

supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs,

of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention

alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

while operating power tools may result in serious personal

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

injury.

b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard

protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-

hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for

reduce personal injuries.

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with

in the off-position before connecting to power source

your ﬁnger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have

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the switch on invites accidents.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or

energising power tools that have the switch on invites ac-

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

cidents.

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

times. This enables better control of the power tool in

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

unexpected situations.

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

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f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving

lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from

parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

moving parts.

caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can

connected and properly used. Use of these devices can

reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

for your application. The correct power tool will do the job

for your application. The correct power tool will do the

better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on

on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making

battery pack from the power tool before making any

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool

instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are

or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other

of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition

condition that may affect the power tool's operation.

that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have

If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind

are easier to control.

and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions and in the manner

accordance with these instructions, taking into ac-

intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into

count the working conditions and the work to be per-

account the working conditions and the work to be

formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service

5) Battery tool use and care

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting

person using only identical replacement parts. This will

battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that

ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

have the switch on invites accidents.

b) 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.

c) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery

packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of

injury and fire.

d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other

metal objects like paper clips, keys, nails, screws, or

other metal objects that can make a connection from one

terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together

may cause burns or a fire.

e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the

battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush

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with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek

medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

5) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person

using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

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