Ryobi R18BS Original Instructions Manual page 3

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your belt sander.
INTENDED USE
The belt sander is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings in
this manual, and can be considered responsible for their
actions.
The product is intended for sanding metal, wood, plastics,
or similar materials. The product should only be used in
well ventilated areas.
The product is designed for dry sanding only. Do not use
for wet sanding.
The product is intended for consumer use only.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the
product for operations different from intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
WARNING
Dust from certain paints, coatings, and materials may
cause irritation or allergic reactions to the respiratory
system. Dust from wood, such as oak, beech, MDF, and
others are carcinogenic. Materials containing asbestos
specialist operators.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
Save all warnings and instruction for future reference.
GENERAL WORKING STAND SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions
provided with the working stand and the power
tool to be mounted. Failure to follow the warnings
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments or changing accessories.
Accidental starting of the power tool is a cause of some
accidents.
BELT SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
A suitable breathing respirator must be worn while
sanding lead paint, some woods and metal to avoid
breathing the harmful/toxic dust or air.
The product is not suitable for wet sanding.
Do not use sanding belt larger than needed.
Clamp workpiece with
Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury
and damage. Do not hold the material you are sanding
by hand.
Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.
Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0°C and 20°C.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
– While using the product, considerable dust and fine
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