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WARNING:
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids,
water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic
components and/or battery compartment and damage
electronic components and/or the battery pack, which
can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and
serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and
debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth oc-
casionally.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
CLEANING THE POWER HEAD
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
Clean dirt and debris from the power head using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTICE:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing
or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic
oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as
kerosene.
STORING THE POWER HEAD
Remove the battery pack from the power head before
storing.
Clean all foreign material from the power head.
Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor fails to start when switch
trigger is depressed.
Battery is not secure.
Battery is not charged.
To secure the battery pack, make sure the latch on the
bottom of the battery pack is snapped into place.
Charge the battery pack according to the instructions
included with your model.
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.
