Ryobi R18MT3-0 User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
18V Multi-tool
R18MT3

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling,
operating and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modification.

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your multi-tool.
INTENDED USE
The multi-tool is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual and can be considered responsible for their
actions.
The multi-tool is intended to be used:
–for sanding and finishing metal, wood, plastics, or
similar materials using the sanding pad with the
shaped abrasive sheets provided
–for scraping and plunge-cutting into non-ferrous
metal, wood, plastics, plasterboard, etc. using the
provided metallic cutting blades
–for cutting holes in walls to accommodate switches
or power sockets
–for removing grouting from between ceramic tiles
The multi-tool is intended to be operated indoors in dry, well
illuminated and adequately ventilated conditions.
The multi-tool is not intended to be used on wet materials
or surfaces.
Do not use the product in any way other than those stated
for intended use.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool’’ in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
■Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
■Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
■Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
■Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
■Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
■When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
■If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
■Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
■Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
■Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
■If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
■Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
■Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
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do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
■Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
■Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
■Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
■Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
■Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■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.
■Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
■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.
■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.
■Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
■Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
■Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
SERVICE
■Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
■Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
MULTI-TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
■Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
■Always wear safety goggles while operating the tool.
Wear a dust mask when dust is produced.
WARNING
Dust from certain paints, coatings, and materials may
cause irritation or allergic reactions. Dust from wood
such as oak, beech, MDF, and others are carcinogenic.
Only qualied specialists should be allowed to use the
product on materials containing asbestos.
WARNING
The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when not using
it. Disconnecting the product from the power supply
will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
injury.
■When working in walls, ceilings or floors, take care to
avoid electric cables and gas or water pipes.
WARNING
Metallic accessories will become hot during use and
could result in skin burns if contacted by the operator.
Wear gloves when changing accessories.
Take care when setting down the tool between
operations to prevent damage or injury.
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■Do not use cutting accessories which are damaged,
cracked or do not fit securely to the product.
■Ensure that the lock on switch is not in the on position
before inserting the battery pack.
■The multi-tool creates vibrations which move the
accessory. The vibrations may cause discomfort if the
product is operated for long periods of time. Take a rest
often, especially if you feel discomfort in the arm, wrist,
or fingers. Choose a speed setting which will get the
work completed efficiently. Read the Residual Risks
and Risk Reduction sections for more information on
vibration-related injury.
■Clamp workpiece with a clamping device.
Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and
damage. Do not hold the material you are sanding by
hand.
■Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when
sanding, especially sanding overhead.
■A suitable breathing respirator must be worn while
sanding lead paint, some woods and metal to avoid
breathing the harmful/toxic dust or air.
■The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful
to the health of the operator and bystanders. Operator
and bystanders shall not touch and not inhale the dust.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
■Do not machine any materials that present a danger to
health (e.g. asbestos).
■Do not use sanding paper larger than needed. Extra
paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also
cause serious lacerations.
■The product will restart automatically if stalled. Switch
off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not switch on
the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so
could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the product stalled and rectify this,
paying heed to the safety instructions.
■Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
■The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
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 re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in uid or allow a uid to
ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0°C and 20°C.
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:
■Injury caused by dust
–Wear eye protection at all times.
–Wear respiratory protection masks containing filters
appropriate to the materials being worked. Ensure
adequate workplace ventilation.
–Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
■Injury caused by noise and vibration
–Wear ear protection.
–Do not operate the product for long periods of time.
See “Risk reduction”.
■Risk of electrocution if electric cables are cut
–Always hold the product by designated handles. Do
not touch the cutting blades or metal parts of the
product.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome
in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
numbness and blanching of the ngers, usually apparent
upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development of these
symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the
operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
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■Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
■After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
■Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your doctor about
these symptoms.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
OPERATION
The product is supplied with an extra adapter for use with
other brands of cutting, scraping, and sanding accessories.
The adapter may be turned over for use with the desired
brands of accessories. Do not use the adapter with RYOBI
accessories supplied with your tool.
■Secure workpieces that can move with a clamp to
prevent movement during sanding or cutting operations.
Do not hold the workpiece by hand. An inadvertent
slip while operating the product may cause serious
personal injury.
■When making a plunge cut into soft materials like wood
and plasterboard using the cutting accessory, gradually
bring the vibrating blade to the workpiece. Do not push
the vibrating blade hard into the material to be cut. Let
the product do the work and concentrate on keeping the
product and the cutting accessory stable in the position
you wish to make the cut.
■Take extra care when cutting in non-ferrous metals.
The vibrating cutting blade may skip around before
beginning the cut. If necessary, drill some holes along
the line to be cut before you start cutting.
■If the cutting accessories become jammed in the
workpiece, switch off the product and disconnect from
the power supply. If the cutting accessory cannot
be removed easily, allow the cutting accessory to
adequately cool before releasing the cutting accessory
from the product. Wear gloves and use hand tools, such
as pliers or wrench, to remove the cutting accessory
from the workpiece.
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
When overcurrent is detected, the product will automatically
switch off.
If the product stops working, release the trigger and then
apply again. The product should again start working.
LINE LOCK OUT FUNCTION
The product will not start if a battery is tted whilst the
switch is in the on position.
Switch the in off and then on again to reset and start the
product.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The product should never be connected to a power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
■When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING
For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised RYOBI service centre.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING
Do not, at any time, let brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, and penetrating oils, come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
The dust from plaster and wall board is abrasive and may
cause premature failure of the product if it is allowed to
enter the motor area. Thoroughly clean the product after
use by using a brush and a vacuum. Take care not to
push dirt into the ventilation openings. Beware of using
compressed air to clean the product because dust and grit
can cause serious eye injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in the product are lubricated with a
sufcient amount of high grade lubricant for the life span of
the product under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environment-
friendly recycling.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
CE conformity
No-load speed
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V Volts
Direct current
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Wood – Plunge and ush cuts
Non-ferrous metal – Plunge and ush cuts
Plastics – Plunge and ush cuts
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
Unlock
Lock
Speed, minimum
Speed, maximum
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.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
1. LEG light
2. Blade locking screw
3. Speed control
4. On/ off switch
5. Lock on switch
6. Handle, insulated grasping surface
7. Plunge cut blade
8. Flush cut blade
9. Sanding pad
10. Sandpaper
11. Battery port
12. Hex key

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
18V multi-tool
Model R18MT3
Voltage 18 V
No load speed 10000 - 20000 min-1
Oscillation angle 3º
Weight - not incl. battery pack 0.85 kg
Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841:
A-weighted sound pressure level
Uncertainty K
Lp= 90.5 dB(A)
3 dB
A-weighted sound power level
Uncertainty K
LW = 101.5 dB(A)
3 dB
Wear ear protectors.
The vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined
according to EN 62841:
Sanding with sanding pad ah = 4.2 m/s2
Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s2
Replacement parts
28-mm Plunge cut blade RAK15MT
88-mm Flush cut blade RAK15MT
Sanding pad 5131040772
Sanding paper, 60 grit RAK15MT
Sanding paper, 80 grit RAK15MT
Sanding paper, 120 grit RAK15MT
VIBRATION LEVEL
WARNING
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test
given in EN 62841 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of
exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used
for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may
signicantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or
when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working
period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool
and the accessories, keep the hands warm and organisation of work patterns.
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model Compatible battery pack
(not included)
Compatible charger
(not included)
Lithium-Ion
RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L20
RB18L25
RB18L40
RB18L50
RB18L60A
RB18L90A
BCS618G
BCL14181H
BCL14183H
BCL1418IV*
RC18150U
RC18627U
RC18120
RC18115
*for vehicles with 12V DC outlets
961075541-01
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and is used under license.
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31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley,
VIC, 3149, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand