Ryobi R18GS18, Manual

of fasteners which could cause injury.

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Always check the work area for hidden wiring, gas lines, 

water lines, etc., before using the product on such work 

area.

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After using the product in the contact actuation mode, 

switch it back to the full sequential mode.

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The driving depth of the fastener may be adjusted 

beyond air pressure. It is advisable to test the depth on 

a scrap workpiece to determine the required depth for 

the application.

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Only fasteners matching the description in the product 

specifications table can be used with the product. 

Using incorrect fasteners may lead to jamming or other 

malfunctions.

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Always remove the battery before adjusting the depth 

of drive wheel.

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Do not pull back on the adjustment wheel; the wheel is 

designed to be rotated.

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Do not press the trigger while adjusting the depth of 

drive wheel.

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Always select full sequential firing mode before adjusting 

the depth of drive.

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Do not point the product towards yourself or anyone 

nearby when adjusting the depth of drive.

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Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped 

workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.

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The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch 

off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch 

on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so 

could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force. 

Determine why the product stalled and rectify this, 

paying heed to the safety instructions.

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Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is 

between 0°C and 40°C.

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Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between 

0°C and 40°C.

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The recommended ambient temperature range for the 

charging system during charging is between 10°C and 

38°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

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To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product 

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your 

tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to 

flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such 

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach 

or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short 

circuit.

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Ambient temperature range for battery during use is 

between 0°C and 40°C.

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Ambient temperature range for battery storage is 

between 0°C and 20°C.

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.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 6.

1.  Battery port

2.  Air pressure dial

3.  Handle, insulated gripping surface

4.  Trigger switch

5.  LED light button

6.  Mode selector

7.  Belt clip screw hole

8.  Magazine release button

9.  No-mar pad

10. LED light

11. Depth of drive adjustment

12. No-mar pad

13. Safety contact tip

14. Belt clip

15. Belt clip screw

16. Operator’s manual

17. Battery pack

18. Charger

MAINTENANCE

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The product should never be connected to a power 

supply when assembling parts, making adjustments, 

cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product 

is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power 

supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause 

serious injury.

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When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s 

replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use 

of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product 

damage.

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Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 

plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial 

solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean 

cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

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Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-

based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 

with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or 

destroy plastic which may result in serious personal 

injury.

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For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be 

performed by an authorised service centre.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety Alert

V

Volts

Direct current

Fastener length

Fastener width

Ga

Fastener gauge

4

Original Instructions

For technical review, sent 03 Jun 2021