Rules for safe operation – Ryobi RS280 User Manual
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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.
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
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KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
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KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to
rain. Keep work area well lit.
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KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
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STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
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DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for
example - A circular saw should never be used for
cutting tree limbs or logs.
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WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from
being drawn into nearby air vents.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety glasses.
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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
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DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the tool.
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use while standing on
a ladder or unstable support.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
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DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing, or when changing or adjusting
attachments, blades, bits, cutters, sandpaper, etc.,
all tools should be disconnected from power supply.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry
plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
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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. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size
(A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an
extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
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OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved
cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example
- SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
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NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER
FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISHING.
Failure to comply can result in electrical shock
causing serious injury or worse.
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KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA.
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NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION