SAFETY WARNINGS
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Avoid unintentional starting of grass shears.
Before inserting battery into grass shears,
be sure lock-off button is not pressed
forward. Do not carry grass shears with
finger on trigger.
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Never use in an explosive atmosphere.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite
fumes.
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Battery tools do not have to be plugged into
an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always
in operating condition. Be aware of possible
hazards, such as sharp blades, even when
tool is not operating. Always remove the
battery before servicing the tool.
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Maintain grass shears with care. Keep the
handle dry and clean, and free from oil and
grease. Inspect the grass shears periodically.
Should damage occur, have the unit repaired
by an authorized service dealer.
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Always use a clean cloth when cleaning the
unit. Never use strong detergents, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, or any strong
solvents to clean the case.
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Clean, sharp blades are needed for best and
safest performance. Follow maintenance
instructions.
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When not in use, store grass shears indoors
in a dry place, up high or in a locked area,
out of the reach of children.
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For service or repair, take the grass shears
to your authorized dealer. See that only
identical replacement parts are used. The
use of non-standard parts, or other
accessories or attachments not designed for
this unit, could result in serious injury to the
user or damage the grass shears, and void
your warranty.
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Before using charging stand, read all
instructions and cautionary markings in this
manual, on charging stand, and product
using charging stand.
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USE ONLY A RYOBI BATTERY THAT WAS
DESIGNED FOR YOUR GRASS SHEARS.
Use of any other 12 volt nickel-cadmium
battery may cause personal injury and
damage the unit. See
Battery and Charging
Stand
.
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Always exercise care in handling the battery.
Conducting materials, such as rings,
bracelets, and keys, should never be used
around an un-installed battery. Contact with
these materials may overheat the battery or
conductor, resulting in personal injury.
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USE ONLY THE RYOBI CHARGING STAND
THAT WAS DESIGNED FOR ITS MATCHING
BATTERY. Use of any other charging stand
could promote batteries to explode, causing
serious personal injury. See
Battery and
Charging Stand.
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Do not use 12V charger in rain or snow.
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DO NOT PLACE GRASS SHEARS OR ITS
BATTERY NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. It might
explode.
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DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY IN A DAMP
OR WET LOCATION. Your grass shears
should be charged in a location where the
temperature is more than 50˚ F (10˚ C) but
less than 100˚ F (38˚ C).
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To reduce risk of injury, charge only Ryobi
nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
See Battery
and Charging Stand.
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To reduce risk of damage to charger cord,
pull by the cord plug, rather than cord,
when disconnecting 12V charger.
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Make sure charger cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
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DO NOT OPERATE 12V CHARGER WITH
A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. Inspect the
charger cord periodically. If damaged, have
it replaced immediately by an authorized
service dealer.
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Do not operate 12V charger if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to
an authorized service dealer.
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Do not disassemble 12V charger; take it to
an authorized service dealer when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
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To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the
12V charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Do not use 12V
charger outdoors.
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Disconnect 12V charger from power supply
when not in use.
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Never dispose of the battery in a fire, as the
cell may explode. DO NOT disassemble or
mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is
toxic and corrosive, and may cause serious
personal injury. Battery should be recycled;
call 1-800-8 BATTERY for recycling
information.
