Ryobi CDI-1801M, Owner'S Operating Manual

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English

INTRODUCTION

Your orbital jigsaw has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this tool making it easy to maintain
and operate.

CAUTION
Carefully read through this entire owner’s manual
before using your new tool. Pay close attention to
the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and
Cautions. If you use your tool properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.

WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.

The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning
power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations
with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Read the operation manual and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.

Wear eye protection and ear protection.

Do not use this machine in wet weather conditions! 

Risk of cut or shock - Keep hands away from blade.

WARNING
Read all instr uctions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power
tool'' in all of the warnings listed below refers to
your mains operated (corded) power tool or
battery operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS.

WORK AREA

■

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
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.

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