Ryobi OFG1800, Original Instructions Manual

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immediately with soap and plenty of water. If chemicals
come in contact with the eyes, wash immediately with
clean water. If irritation persists, immediately seek
medical help.
■ Immediately turn off the product and remove the battery
pack in the event of accident or breakdown. Do not
operate the product again until it has been fully checked
by an authorised service centre.
■ Follow the safety instructions in this manual for mixing,
filling, application, emptying, cleaning, servicing and
transporting the product to avoid contamination of the
environment.
■ Do not aim the nozzle towards persons, animals, or
items that are sensitive to moisture.
MIXING THE SOLUTION
■ Mix the chemicals strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect mixtures may
produce toxic fumes or explosive solutions.
■ Never use undiluted liquid plant control chemicals.
■ Prepare the solution and fill the container outdoors or in
well-ventilated areas only.
■ Prepare only sufficient solution for the job in hand so
that nothing is left over.
■ Do not mix different chemicals unless such mixture is
approved by the manufacturer.
FILLING THE CONTAINER
■ Make sure that the container is completely emptied and
cleaned before a different chemical is filled in.
■ Remove the battery pack before filling the container.
Wipe off any spills before installing the battery pack.
■ Stand the product on a level surface, and do not fill the
container above the maximum mark.
■ When filling from the tap, do not immerse the end of
the hose in the chemical solution. Sudden low pressure
in the system may cause the chemical solution to be
sucked back into the water supply.
■ Before filling the container with solution, carry out a test
run with fresh water, and check all parts of the product
for leaks.
■ Make sure that the rubber seal inside the filler cap is
in place.
■ Make sure that the filler cap is properly closed after
filling.
■ Hang a tag on the product to note what chemical
solution is being used.
APPLICATION
■ Never blow through nozzles or other components by
mouth.
■ Avoid contact with chemicals. Immediately change
clothing that are contaminated with chemicals.
■ Do not aim the nozzle towards persons, animals, and
electrical equipment.
■ Do not operate the product in windy conditions. Always
aim downwind.
■ Avoid using the product in freezing weather since the
solution may freeze.
■ To reduce the risk of accidents and damage to the
product, never operate the product with:
● flammable liquids
● viscous or sticky liquids
● caustic or corrosive chemicals
● liquids above room temperature
■ Clean the product after each use.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■ To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■ Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
■ Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
MAINTENANCE
■ Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so
can cause possible injury, can contribute to poor
performance, and may void your warranty.
■ Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only.
■ To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the product when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
■ After each use, check all parts of the product for leaks.
Return the product to an authorised service centre for
repair if necessary.
■ You may make adjustments or repairs that are
described in this manual. For other repairs, contact an
authorised service centre.
CLEANING THE REFILLABLE CONTAINER
■ Drain all chemical solutions from the refillable container
into a container approved for chemicals. Do not store
the chemicals in the refillable container.
■ Use clean water to clean and rinse the refillable
container. A small amount of mild household detergent
may be added. It may be necessary to rinse the
refillable container more than once.
CLEANING THE PRODUCT
■ Fill the tank about one-third full with clean water. A small
amount of mild household detergent may be added.
■ Do not use flammable solvents or abrasive cleaning
agents to clean the product.
■ Spray into a suitable container until the tank has been
emptied.
■ Refill and repeat the procedure with clean water. It may
be necessary to rinse the tank more than once, then
drain again as directed above.
■ Allow all parts to completely dry, then reinstall the tank
cap.
■ Wipe the outside of the fogger with a clean, dry cloth.