Ryobi P410 User Manual

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gENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINgS
WARNINg
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure 
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in 
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.  
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) 
power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark 
areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases 
or dust. 
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the 
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a 
power tool.
 Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 
earthed (grounded) power tools. 
Unmodified plugs and 
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces 
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body 
is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of 
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep 
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric 
shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. 
Use of a cord 
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is 
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter 
(gFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the 
risk of electric shock.
Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 18v 
nickel-cadmium and 18v lithium-ion battery packs, 
see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation 
supplement 987000-432.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a 
power tool while you are tired or under the influence of 
drugs, alcohol or medication.
 A moment of inattention 
while operating power tools may result in serious personal 
injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye 
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, 
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection 
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal 
injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in 
the off-position before connecting to power source 
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or 
energising power tools that have the switch on invites 
accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a 
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 
at all times. 
This enables better control of the power tool 
in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. 
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving 
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught 
in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are 
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection 
can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long 
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn 
into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable 
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the 
power tool in unexpected situations.
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 
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 
the battery pack 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. 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.