Ryobi R18SV8, Original Instructions Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

 WARNING

The product is not intended for use by persons (including 

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, 

unless they have been given supervision or instruction 

concerning use of the product by a person responsible 

for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 

play with the product.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

 WARNING

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.

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:

■

Use the product only for its intended use. Do not alter 

or modify the unit from the original design or function.

■

Always be aware that misuse and improper handling 

of this product can cause injury to yourself and others.

■

Never vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette 

butts, matches, etc.

MAINTENANCE

■

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by 

children without supervision.

■

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the product has been 

damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects 

have fallen into the product, the product has been 

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, 

or has been dropped.

■

When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s 

replacement parts. Use of any other part could create a 

hazard or cause product damage.

■

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types 

of commercial solvents and can be damaged by their 

use. Use dry cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

■

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 could result in serious personal 

injury.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing 

of as waste. The machine, accessories 

and packaging should be sorted for 

environmental-friendly recycling.

SYMBOLS

Safety Alert

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). 

Product meets applicable regulatory 

requirements.

Please read the instructions carefully 

before starting the machine.

Waste electrical products should not 

be disposed of with household waste. 

Please recycle where facilities exist. 

Check with your local authority or 

retailer for recycling advice.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Note

Parts or accessories sold separately

The following signal words and meanings are intended to 

explain the levels of risk associated with this product:

 DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not 

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

 WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

 CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not 

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that 

may result in property damage.