Ryobi 6210739, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given 
top priority in the design of your glue gun.

INTENDED USE

The glue gun is intended to be used only by adults who 
have read and understood the instructions and warnings 
in this manual, and can be considered responsible for their 
actions.
The product is intended for applying hot glue adhesives.
Do not use the product in any way other than those stated 
for intended use.

GLUE GUN SAFETY WARNINGS

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Know your glue gun. Read operator’s manual carefully. 
Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the 
specific potential hazards related to this product. 
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, 
fire, or serious injury.

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Always wear eye protection with side shields 

marked to comply with AS/NZS 1336 when 

assembling parts, operating the product, or 

performing maintenance. 

Following this rule will 

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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Do not lay a hot glue gun on its side.

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Place a piece of paper or cardboard underneath the 

product to catch hot glue drips and prevent damage 

to the underlying surface.

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Do not touch the heated nozzle of the glue gun.

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Use the glue gun in a well-ventilated area to avoid 

breathing hot glue vapors.

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Do not point the nozzle of the glue gun at another 

person.

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Do not tilt the glue gun nozzle upwards or use the 

product to glue overhead items.

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Always allow hot glue to cool and dry completely 

before handling the item to which it is applied.

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Do not insert anything except glue sticks into this 

product, and insert only from the back of the glue 

gun.

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Do not place your hands or fingers near the nozzle 

of the glue gun when inserting a new glue stick.

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Never leave the glue gun unattended while it is in 

the on position.

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Do not apply more hot glue than it is needed for 

your application.

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Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

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Do not operate battery products in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases or dust. 

Battery products create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

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Keep children and bystanders away while operating 

a glue gun. 

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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Do not allow children to use the glue gun. 

It is not 

a toy.

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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.

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Do not expose battery products to rain or wet 

conditions. Water entering a battery product will 

increase the risk of electric shock.

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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a battery product. 

Do not use the product while you are tired or under 

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

A 

moment of inattention while operating battery products 
may result in serious personal injury.

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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 product. 

Carrying battery products with your finger 

on the switch or energizing battery products that have 
the switch on invites accidents.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 

at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable 

support. 

This enables better control of the battery 

product in unexpected situations.

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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long 

hair. 

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can contact a 

heated nozzle.

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Do not use the battery product if the switch does 

not turn it on and off. 

Any battery product that cannot 

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be 
repaired.

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Remove the battery pack from the product before 

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or 

storing the product. 

Such preventive safety measures 

reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.

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Store idle products out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the product or 

these instructions to operate the product. 

Battery 

products are dangerous in the hands of untrained 
users.

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Maintain battery products. Check for misalignment 

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and 

any other condition that may affect the product’s 

operation. If damaged, have the product repaired 

before use. 

Many accidents are caused by poorly 

maintained battery products.

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Use the battery product, accessories and tool 

bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, 

taking into account the working conditions and