Ryobi OBV18, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 4 / 216

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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 pack terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery pack; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery pack 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 temperatures. Exposure to
fire or excessive 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.
OPERATION
■ Before starting the product, make sure the
feeding chamber is empty.
■ Keep your face and body away from the
feed intake opening.
■ Operate the product only at reasonable
hours—not early in the morning or late at
night when people might be disturbed.
■ Never operate the product in an explosive
atmosphere.
■ Avoid using the product in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting. The
operator requires a clear view of the work
area to identify potential hazards.
■ Keep bystanders, children and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Stop the
product if anyone enters the area.
■ Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter your
working area.
■ Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
■ Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or near any
moving part.
■ Keep proper footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
■ Never use the product with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, such
as debris collector, in place.
■ Do not modify the product in any way or
use parts and accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
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
.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting moving parts, always turn off the
product and remove the battery pack. Make
sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop:
– before leaving the product unattended
– before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute
– before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product