Ryobi OP40BP Operator's Manual page 6

SAFETY RULES FOR BACKPACK ADAPTOR
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.
 Before using the 40V backpack adaptor, read all in-
structions and cautionary markings in this manual, on
battery box, battery, adaptor and product using adaptor
to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or
damage.
WARNING:
Charge only rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Other
types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury
or damage. For compatible battery packs see tool/
appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement
988000-842.
 The battery box's DC receptacle is designed for use
only with RYOBI 40V integrated chargers. It will not
work with any other chargers. Attempting to use other
chargers may result in risk of fire.
 Do not charge batteries outdoors or in wet or damp
conditions. Water entering RYOBI 40V integrated charger
or battery box will increase the risk of electric shock.
WARNING:
Do not charge a battery that is wet or has been wet or
exposed to liquids.
 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the product's manufacturer may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
 Keep RYOBI 40V integrated charger and battery box
away from heat to prevent damage to housing or
internal parts.
 Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in pos-
sible serious injury.
 Do not use the RYOBI 40V integrated charger with
the battery box if it has been damaged, doing so could
cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have
the 40V integrated charger replaced by an authorized
serviceman.
 Do not operate battery box or RYOBI 40V integrated
charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an autho-
rized serviceman for electrical check to determine if it is
in good working order.
 Do not operate backpack adaptor, battery box, inte-
grated charger or adaptor with a damaged cord or
plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock.
If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized
serviceman.
 Do not disassemble battery box or RYOBI 40V inte-
grated charger. Take it to an authorized serviceman
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
 Disconnect RYOBI 40V integrated charger and remove
battery packs from the battery box before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
 Disconnect RYOBI 40V integrated charger and
remove battery packs from the battery box when not
in use.
 Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
 D o not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Do
not use, store, or charge battery packs or products
in locations where the temperature is less than 50°F
or more than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also
to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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