Ryobi RY121850, Operator'S Manual

 6 — English

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or 
serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or 
serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or 
moderate injury. 

NOTICE:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but 
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator’s 
Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual 
before using this product.

Eye & Breathing 
Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI 
Z87.1 along with breathing protection.

Keep Bystanders 
Away

Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Slippery Surface

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Wet Conditions 
Alert

Risk of fire and burns. Do not expose battery, battery compartment, or elec-
tronic components to rain, water, or liquids. Close cover during use. 

Risk of Injection

To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream towards 
people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leaking hoses and fit-
tings are also capable of causing injection injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.

Risk of Explosion

Do not spray flammable liquids. Flammable liquids and their vapors are 
explosive and can cause severe burns or death.

Kickback

To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray wand securely with 
both hands when the machine is on.

Electric Shock

Do not use near electric power lines or receptacle outlets.

Chemical Burns

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, DO NOT USE ACIDS,  ALKALINES, 
BLEACHES, SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL GRADE 
SOLUTIONS in this product.

V

Volts

Voltage

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute