User manual RYOBI 550W IMPACT DRILL EID550VK

[. . . ] RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them, require your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. [. . . ] The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understood completely, safety rules, etc. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool. The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children. It will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. [. . . ] For continuous operation, press the lock-on button while the trigger switch is fully depressed. To release the lock, squeeze the trigger switch again. Variable Speed Control HAMMER MECHANISM (Fig 5. ) Fig 2. The hammer mechanism can be operated with the machine running. When drilling materials that are liable to break, such as tiles, it is advisable to start the drill without impact. [. . . ]