Ryobi BC400 - Manual (Page 6)

6 — English
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Brush size .......................................................... 1 in. - 3 in.
Container size .............................................................1 gal. Rating ..........................................120 V~, 1.2 Amps, 60 Hz
No Load Speed ........................................950 r/min. (RPM)
FEATURES
KNOW yOUR PAINT BRUSH CLEANER
See Figure 2, page 8.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
INTERNAL BRISTLES - Soft, rotating bristles gently re-
move oil, acrylic, varnish, and water-based paints from
paint brushes.
ON/OFF SWITCH - This product has an easy access power
switch located on the top of the product.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-
ficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
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 possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Cleaning paint brushes
OPERATION
TURNING THE PAINT BRUSH CLEANER ON
AND OFF
See Figure 3, page 8.
 Plug in brush cleaner.
 Push and release the on/off switch to start the paint brush
cleaner.
 Push and release the on/off switch again to turn the
cleaner off.
OPERATING THE PAINT BRUSH CLEANER
See Figure 4, page 8.
 Fill the bucket with warm water (for water based paints)
or Klean Strip ® White Formula Paint Thinner (for oil-based
paints or varnish).
 Set the cleaning assembly on the bucket. Secure in place
using the latches.
 Slip the paint brush into the opening at the top of the
cleaning assembly.
 Turn on cleaner.
 After one or two minutes, turn off the cleaner and remove
the paint brush.
NOTE: If the brush is still dirty, empty the bucket and
repeat the above steps until the brush is clean.