Residual Risks - Ryobi RPD800 Instructions Manual

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
■ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
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it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
■ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
SERVICE
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.
DRILL AND SCREWDRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
■ Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure
to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can cause
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personal injury.
■ Brace the tool properly before use. This tool
produces a high output torque and without properly
bracing the tool during operation, loss of control may
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occur resulting in personal injury.
■ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Cutting accessory or fastener contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING LONG DRILL
BITS
■ Never operate at higher speed than the maximum
speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the
bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without
contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit
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tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds,
the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without
contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do
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not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing
breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Clamp workpiece with
Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and
damage.
■ Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying
particles and splinters.
■ When working on walls, ceilings, or floors, avoid hitting
electrical wiring and gas or water pipes.
■ The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch on
the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
paying heed to the safety instructions.
■ We recommend the use of a residual current device
with a residual current rating of 30 mA or less.

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:
■ Risk of electrocution if electric cables are drilled into
– Always grasp the tool by designated handles, do
not touch the drill bits.
■ Damage to the respiratory system
– Wear respiratory protection masks containing filters
appropriate to the materials being worked. Ensure
adequate workplace ventilation. Do not eat, drink or
smoke in the work area.
Safety
a clamping device.