Ryobi ORM1800, Original Instructions Manual

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BATTERY TOOLS USE AND CARE
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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.
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Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
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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 terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
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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.
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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 130°C may cause
explosion.
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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.
CYLINDER MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Always use the product in the daylight or
with good artificial light.
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Do not operate the product on wet grass or
in the rain.
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Always be sure of your footing, and keep a
firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Do not use the product near drop-offs,
ditches, excessively steep slopes, or
embankments. Poor footing could cause a
slip-and-fall accident.
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Use caution when reversing or pulling the
product towards you.
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Turn off the product and allow the blade
to stop if the product has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting
the product to and from the work area.
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Never use the product with defective
guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example, deflectors and/ or
grass collectors, in place.
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Turn on the product carefully according to
instructions and keep hands and feet away
from blades. Do not put hands or feet near
or under rotating parts.
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Do not turn on the product when standing
in front of the discharge opening.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times. Do not put any objects
into openings.
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Do not transport the product while the
power source is running.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always turn off
the product and remove the battery pack.
Make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
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whenever leaving the product
unattended (including disposal of grass
clippings)
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before clearing blockages or unclogging
discharge chute
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before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product
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before removing the grass catcher or
opening the grass discharge chute cover
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after striking a foreign object; inspect the
product for damage and make repairs
as necessary before restarting and
operating the product
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If the product starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
– inspect for damage, particularly the
blades
– replace or repair any damaged parts
– check for and tighten any loose parts