Ryobi OLM1833H, Original Instructions Manual

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NOTE: The battery pack LED indicator will
not work if the battery protection feature has
caused the battery pack to stop powering the
product. Release the on-off button or remove
the battery pack from the product and the
battery pack LED indicator will resume normal
function.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed,
it is still impossible to completely eliminate
certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in use and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the
following:
■ Injury caused by vibration. Always use
the right tool for the job, use designated
handles and restrict working time and
exposure.
■ Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury.
Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
■ Contact with blades.
■ Injury from thrown objects.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Stop the product, remove the isolator key
and the battery. Make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop Allow
the product to cool down before storing or
transporting.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product.
Store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep
away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store
outdoors.
■ For transportation, remove isolator key,
secure the product against movement
or falling to prevent injury to persons or
damage to the product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries by a
third party. Ensure that no batteries can come
in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further
advice.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting
the product for maintenance, cleaning,
storage, or transportation. The blade is
sharp. Keep all body parts away from the
blade while it is exposed.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
injury, poor performance and may void your
warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed
only by a quali fi ed service technician. For
service, we suggest you bring the product
to your nearest authorised service centre
for repair. When servicing, use only original
replacement parts.
■ Remove the isolator key and the battery
before any cleaning or maintenance task.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs
described here. For other repairs, contact
the authorised service agent.
■ Check the grass box frequently for wear or
deterioration.
■ After each use, clean the product with a
soft dry cloth. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
■ Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to ensure the
product is in safe working condition.
■ Be careful during adjustment of the product
to prevent entrapment of the fingers
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