Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RB101 Ryobi
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Your new buffer/polisher has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the buffer/polisher will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Page 2 INTRODUCTION General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... ................................. 3-4 Specific Safety Rules ..................................
Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES Know your power tool. Read operator ’ s manual carefully . Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury .
Page 5 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
Page 6 SPECIFICA TIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
Page 7 UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS When unpacking the buffer/polisher: Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Page 8 KNOW YOUR BUFFER/POLISHER See Figure 1. Before using the buffer/polisher, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your buffer/polisher to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
Page 9 OPERA TION PREPARE THE SURFACE For best results, the surface should be clean and dry. Most high-gloss surfaces can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. For removal of stubborn dirt such as road tar, grease, and bug stains, you can use a mild ammonia solution such as that used in glass cleaners.
Page 10 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during operation. APPLICATION OF LIQUID POLISH See Figure 4. Apply a small circle of liquid (about the size of a half-dollar) around the center of the bonnet, followed by two more rings, each slightly larger than the previous one.
Page 11 MAINTENANCE GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Page 12 983000-243 8-04 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 www .ryobitools.com 1-800-525-2579 CUST OMER SERVICE INFORMA TION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ryobi authorized service center.
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