Ryobi R18PF Original Instructions Manual Download

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

le sander.

INTENDED USE

The

le sander 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 sanding metal, wood, plastics,
or similar materials. The product should only be used in
well ventilated areas.
The product is designed for dry sanding only. Do not use
for wet sanding.
The product is intended for consumer use only.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the
product for operations different from intended could result
in a hazardous situation.

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock,

re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

FILE SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

■

Clamp workpiece with a clamping device.
Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury
and damage.

Do not hold the material you are sanding

by hand.

■

Do not use sanding belt larger than needed.

■

While using the product, considerable dust and fine
particles will be produced. Wear respiratory protection
masks containing filters appropriate to the materials
being worked. Ensure adequate workplace ventilation.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke in the work area. Only
operate on materials which are specified in the
Intended use section. Do not operate on materials (e.g.,
asbestos) which present a health hazard.

■

Dust from certain paints, coatings, and materials may
cause irritation or allergic reactions. Dust from wood
such as oak, beech, MDF, and others are carcinogenic.
Only qualified specialists should be allowed to use the
product on materials containing asbestos.

■

Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.

■

Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.

■

The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of

re, personal injury, and product

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in

uid or allow a

uid to

ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive

uids, such

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.

■

Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.

■

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.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:

■

Entrapment/contact with the moving belt

–

Especially during inverted operation, additional
caution must be exercised to prevent operator’s
fingers and hands from coming into contact with the
abrasive belt or entrapped by the rollers.

■

Injury caused by dust

–

Wear eye protection at all times.

–

Wear respiratory protection masks containing filters
appropriate to the materials being worked. Ensure
adequate workplace ventilation.

–

Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.

■

Risk of explosion

–

Accumulated fine dust may ignite and cause fire.
Keep the work area clean and free from dust. Dust
collection and vacuum extraction systems should
be regularly and thoroughly cleaned. When sanding
metal, hot sparks may be produced.

■

Noise and vibration

–

Wear ear protection when operating the product.
Do not operate the product for extended periods of
time.

RISK REDUCTION

It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome