Ryobi RHS01 - Service and Maintenance Safety; Symbols; Signal Word Meanings; Understanding Safety Symbols

3 - English
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
NOTICE:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not
related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand opera-
tor’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
Long Hair
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in
moving parts.
SYMBOL NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
WARNING:
Use only with Listed Ryobi Rotary tools not exceeding 5lbs. Using other tools can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.