Specific Safety Rules; Additional Safety Rules - Ryobi ERT-1150VN Owner's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
affect the toolʼs operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained tools.
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Only use cutters of the correct shank diameter and
which are suitable for the speed of the tool.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the
operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

Know your power tool. Read operatorʼs manual
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carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
■ Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
ENGLISH
Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,
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have repaired at your nearest Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Service Organization.
Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injury.
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Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord
or yank it to disconnect it from the power supply.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock
or fire.
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Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
routing. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
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Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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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.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
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