Ryobi SGL1150 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less
in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-
mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
■ Inspect for and remove all foreign objects from
workpiece before grinding. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ 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 injury.
■ Keep hands away from grinding area. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ 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.
Specific Safety Rules for Grinders
■ Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A
guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments.
■ Accessories must be rated for at least the speed
recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and
other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart
and cause injury.
■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-
forming an operation where the tool may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
Additional Rules for Safe Operation
■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
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 dur-
ing extended periods of operation. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged,
have repaired at your nearest authorized service
center. Stay constantly aware of cord location. Fol-
lowing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
■ 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 re-
paired or replaced by an authorized service center.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
■ Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil and sharp edges. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
■ Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is
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, and
• 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 your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.