Ryobi EXPAND-IT ACT05, Original Instructions Manual

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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.
CULTIVATOR SAFETY WARNINGS
■ The cultivator must match with the “J” handle.
■ Wear a face filter in dusty conditions to reduce the risk
of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
■ Use the product across the face of slopes, never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
■ Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
product towards you.
■ Never pick up or carry the product while the motor/
engine is running.
■ Do not operate the product near underground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses.
■ Do not use the product on rocky surfaces.
■ Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
■ Keep proper footing and balance at all times, especially
on slopes.
■ Do not walk backwards when using the product.
■ Walk, never run with the product.
■ Do not use the product near drop-offs, ditches,
excessively steep slopes, or embankments. Poor
footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
■ Exercise extreme caution when working on difficult
soil. If the soil is very hard, water a few days before
cultivation.
■ Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or
two after heavy rain for the ground to dry.
■ Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines at all
times and especially when turning on the motor or when
the engine is running.
■ Beware of objects thrown by the rotating tines. Clear
debris like small stones, gravel, and other foreign
objects from the work area before starting operation.
Wires or string may become entangled with the rotating
tines.
■ Beware, the tines continue to rotate after the motor is
turned off.
■ Turn off the product, and make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop:
● before servicing
● before leaving the product unattended
● beforec leaning the product or clearing a blockage
● before changing accessories
● checking for any damage after hitting an object
● checking for any damage if the product starts to
vibrate abnormally
● performing maintenance
■ Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris.
■ Make sure that all the protective devices are fitted and
in good condition.
■ Do not modify the product in any way as this may
increase the risk of injury to yourself or others.
CAUTION
The product may bounce upward and/or jump forward
if the tines strike extremely hard packed soil, frozen
ground, or buried obstacles such as large stones, roots,
and stumps.
CAUTION
Before moving the product from one area to another,
turn off the product, and wait for the tines to come to a
complete stop. Be careful not to let the tines touch the
ground while moving the product. The tines, as well as
the product itself, may be damaged even if the motor is
switched off.
OPERATING TIPS
■ To reduce the risk of injury from contact with the moving
parts or from thrown objects, the operator must stand
behind the handle.
■ Always wear eye protection. Always wear non-slip
safety footwear when operating the product.
■ While the product will cut and help clear underground
vegetation and roots, the tines could become tangled
in heavy vegetation or stubble above ground. Clear the
area to be cultivated with a brushcutter or other similar
means and prepare the ground by removing any large
debris, such as stones, bricks, and metal poles from
the surface.
■ Keeping hands and feet away from the tines. While
securely holding the handle, lower the tines onto the
ground. The product may try to pull itself forward at
this point depending upon the hardness of the ground.
Resist the pull of the product to go forward, and the
tines should start to bury themselves into the ground.
If they do not, use a reverse-and-forward (about 20 cm
is sufficient) to assist the tines to get to their working
depth.
■ Once the tines are in the ground to the depth required,
slowly move the product forward, letting the motor do
the work. If the tines strike some object too hard to move
or cut, the product may raise its height as the tines try to
pass over the obstruction. Stop the product and allow
the tines to cease all movement before attempting to
investigate or remove the obstruction.
■ If the ground to be cultivated is hard or dry, it is better
to water the ground, but do not soak it completely and