Ryobi RP4205, Operator'S Manual

3 — English

WARNING - 

Read all instructions. 

To reduce the risk of injury, 

user must read instruction manual. Failure to follow all 
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire 
and/or serious injury. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

Know your tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. 

Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the 

specific potential hazards related to this product. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, 
fire, or serious injury.

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Do not operate battery products in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases or dust.

 Battery products create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

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Use battery only with charger listed. 

MODEL 

BATTERY PACK 

CHARGER

    RP4205 

AP4001 

AP4700, AP4500,  

AP4800

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Do not disassemble the tool. 

Contact with internal parts 

may increase the risk of electric shock or cause damage 

to the product. 

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Do not use this tool for diving or any other prolonged 
underwater use.

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Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. 

Stable 

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the 

product in unexpected situations.

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Do not store the tool in an area of high heat or 

humidity. Do not expose the tool to extended high 

heat from the sun (such as on a vehicle dashboard.) 

Damage to the product or the battery pack can result.

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Use the product in accordance with these instructions 

and in the manner intended for the product, taking 

into account the environmental conditions and the 

work to be performed. 

Use of the product for operations 

different from those intended could result in a hazardous 

situation.

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Ensure the product is in the off position before 

inserting battery pack. 

Inserting the battery pack into 

battery products that have the switch on invites accidents.

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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 this product 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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When servicing the product, use only identical 
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the 
Maintenance section of this manual.

 Use of unauthorized 

parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may 
create a risk of shock or injury.

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This product should not be used without the battery 

cap installed.

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Do not place battery products or their batteries near 

fire or heat. 

This will reduce the risk of explosion and 

possibly injury.

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Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not 
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped 
or received a sharp blow. 

A damaged battery is subject 

to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged 
battery immediately.

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Batteries can explode in the presence of a source 

of ignition, such as a pilot light. 

To reduce the risk of 

serious personal injury, never use any cordless product 

in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can 

propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water 

immediately.

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Do not charge the product in a damp or wet location. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

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For best results, your battery product should be 

charged in a location where the temperature is more 
than 50°F but less than 94°F. 

To reduce the risk of serious 

personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.

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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, 

battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact 

with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. 

If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean 

water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate 

medical attention. 

Following this rule will reduce the risk 

of serious personal injury.

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Save these instructions. 

Refer to them frequently and 

use them to instruct others who may use this product. 
If you loan someone this product, loan them these 
instructions also.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS