Ryobi R18HR - Transporting Lithium Batteries; Operation

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condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using
your battery product or when changing accessories.
Following the rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
Ŷ Do not place battery products or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possibly injury.
Ŷ Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use
a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
Ŷ Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
Ŷ Do not charge battery product in a damp or wet location.
Following the rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Ŷ For best results, your battery product should be charged
in a location where the temperature is more than 10°C
but less than 38°C. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
Ŷ Risk of uncontrolled situations when used in ambient
temperatures below 0°C or above 40 °C.
Ŷ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water
for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical
attention. Following the rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Ŷ To reduce the risk of personal injury and electric shock,
the product should not be played with or placed where
small children can reach it.
Ŷ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this product.
If you loan someone this product, loan them these
instructions also.
Ŷ Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. Take them to an appropriate
disposal/collection site.
Ŷ The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Ŷ Batteries (battery packs or batteries installed) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
and the like.
Ŷ The appliance employs an appliance coupler as the
disconnect device from mains supply. The disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Do not use the product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
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misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with the product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
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WARNING
Always remove the battery pack from the product when
you are assembling parts, cleaning, or when not in use.
Removing these energy sources will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING
The product is not waterproof. Do not submerge in
liquid. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION
Always refer to the manual for any device recommended
for use as an attachment or accessory. Proper use of
any device, when attached to the product, is the sole
responsibility of the operator. Improper use may damage
the device or the product.