Ryobi Expand-It APR05, Original Instructions Manual

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influence of alcohol, drugs, or under medication.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
■ Inspect the product before each use. Check for correct
operation of all controls. Check for loose fasteners,
make sure all guards, and handles are properly and
securely attached. Replace any damaged parts before
use.
■ Do not modify the product in any way or use parts
and accessories, which are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
■ Do not let familiarity of the product allow you to become
complacent and ignore product safety principles. A
careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
■ 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 product in unexpected situations.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
FOR ASSEMBLING WITH ELECTRIC-DRIVEN POWER
HEAD ONLY
■ Electrical power should be supplied via a residual
current device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more
than 30 mA.
■ If you need to use an extension cable, ensure it is
suitable for outdoor use and has a current capacity
sufficient to supply your product. Check it before every
use for damage. Always uncoil it during use because
coiled cables can overheat.
■ If the power cable becomes damaged, it must be
replaced before using.
FOR ASSEMBLING WITH BATTERY-DRIVEN POWER
HEAD ONLY
■ 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 products only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk
of injury and fire.
PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Never use the pruner when there is a possibility of
thunderstorm or lightning. Store the pruner and/or the
power cables safely indoors.
■ Ensure all guards and handles are properly fitted and
are in good condition.
■ Do not start using the product until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
away from the falling branches or limbs.
■ Beware of the emission of lubricant mist and saw dust.
Wear mask or respirator if required.
■ Always hold the pruner with both hands when operating
it. Use one hand to firmly grasp the front hand grip. Use
the other hand to grasp the rear handle and operate
the product.
■ Hold the product through the insulated gripping surfaces
only because the saw chain may contact hidden wiring.
Saw chains contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the product “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
■ Do not modify your product in any way or use it to power
any attachments or devices not recommended by the
manufacturer for your pruner.
■ The pruner comes with a harness. You must use it while
operating the pruner. It will assist you to control the drop
of the pruner after the cut is completed. It will also help
support the weight of the product during use and while
moving between pruning positions.
■ Identify the quick release mechanism and practice
using it before you start using the product. Its correct
use may prevent serious injury in the case of an
emergency. Never wear additional clothing over
the harness or otherwise restrict access to the quick
release mechanism.
■ Before starting the product, make sure that the saw
chain is not contacting any object.
■ An incorrectly tensioned chain can jump off the guide
bar and could result in serious injury. Check each use
and frequently, especially a new chain.
■ Turn off the product and disconnect from power supply
or remove the battery pack. Make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop:
● before servicing
● before clearing a blockage
● before checking, cleaning, and working on the
product
● before changing accessories
● after striking a foreign object
● whenever leaving the product unattended
● whenever performing maintenance
● whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
■ Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide
bar touches an object, or when the wood closed in and
pinches the saw chain in cut. Tip contact in some cases
may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the
guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching
the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push
the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either
of these reactions may cause you to lose control of
the product, which could result in serious personal
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices
built into your product. As a pruner user, you should
take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from
accident or injury. Kickback is the result of tool misuse
and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below:
● With a basic understanding of kickback, you can
reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.