Ryobi R18GS18, Manual

users.

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Maintain power tools and accessories. 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.

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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are 

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

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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.

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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.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

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Recharge only with the charger specified by the 

manufacturer.

 A charger that is suitable for one type 

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with 

another battery pack.

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Use power tools only with specifically designated 

battery packs.

 Use of any other battery packs may 

create a risk of injury and fire.

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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 

other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, 

nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can 

make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns 

or a fire.

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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from 

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally 

occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, 

additionally seek medical help.

 Liquid ejected from 

the battery may cause irritation or burns.

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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or 

modified.

  Damaged  or  modified  batteries  may  exhibit 

unpredictable  behaviour  resulting  in  fire,  explosion  or 

risk of injury.

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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or 

excessive temperature.

 Exposure to fire or temperature 

above 130°C may cause explosion.

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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge 

the battery pack or tool outside the temperature 

range specified in the instructions.

 Charging 

improperly or at temperatures outside the specified 

range may damage the battery and increase the risk of 

fire.

SERVICE

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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.

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Never service damaged battery packs.

 Service 

of battery packs should only be performed by the 

manufacturer or authorized service providers.

STAPLER SAFETY WARNINGS

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Always assume that the tool contains fasteners. 

Careless handling of the stapler can result in unexpected 

firing of fasteners and personal injury.

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Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone 

nearby.

  Unexpected  triggering  will  discharge  the 

fastener causing an injury.

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Do not actuate the tool unless the tool is placed 

firmly against the workpiece.

 If the tool is not in contact 

with the workpiece, the fastener may be deflected away 

from your target.

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Disconnect the tool from the power source when the 

fastener jams in the tool.

 While removing a jammed 

fastener, the stapler may be accidentally activated if it 

is plugged in.

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Use caution while removing a jammed fastener.

 The 

mechanism may be under compression and the fastener 

may be forcefully discharged while attempting to free a 

jammed condition.

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Do not use this stapler for fastening electrical cables. 

It is not designed for electric cable installation and may 

damage the insulation of electric cables thereby causing 

electric shock or fire hazards.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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The product is designed for single-hand use. Do not 

hold the product by the front of the magazine. Do not put 

hands, head, or other parts of your body near the bottom 

of the magazine where the fastener exits the product, as 

serious personal injury could be caused.

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Always ensure that the workpiece contact is fully 

positioned above the workpiece. Positioning the 

workpiece contact only partially above the workpiece 

could cause the fastener to miss the workpiece 

completely and result in serious personal injury.

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Do not drive fasteners near edge of material. The 

workpiece may split causing the fastener to ricochet, 

injuring you or a coworker. Be aware that the fastener 

may follow the grain of the wood, causing it to protrude 

unexpectedly  from  the  side  of  the  work  material  or 

deflect, possibly causing injury.

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Keep hands and body parts clear of immediate work 

area. Hold workpiece with clamps when necessary to 

keep hands and body out of potential harm. Be sure 

the workpiece is properly secured before pressing the 

fastener against the material. The workpiece contact 

may cause the work material to shift unexpectedly.

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Keep face and body parts away from back of the tool 

cap when working in restricted areas. Sudden recoil can 

result in impact to the body, especially when stapling into 

hard or dense material.

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During normal use the product will recoil immediately 

after driving a fastener. This is a normal function of the 

product. Do not attempt to prevent the recoil by holding 

the product against the work. Restriction to the recoil can 

result in a second fastener being driven from the product. 

Grip the handle firmly, let the product do the work and 

do not place second hand on top of the product or near 

the exhaust at any time. Failure to heed this warning can 

result in serious personal injury.

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Do not drive fasteners on top of other fasteners or with the 

product at an overly steep angle as this may cause deflection 

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Original Instructions

For technical review, sent 03 Jun 2021