Ryobi OSF1835BL, Original Instructions Manual

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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.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICE
The product has an overload protection device. When
overloading is detected, the product will automatically turn
off. If the overload protector is actuated, the motor must be
allowed to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn off the product and disconnect it from the power
supply. The scarifier drum is sharp; wear heavy-duty
gloves before touching them. Make sure that the scarifier
drum can rotate freely and is not jammed or tight.
When the motor has cooled down, connect the plug to
the power supply and turn on the product. Press the start
button and then the on-off button to start the product. If the
product still does not start, have the product serviced by an
authorised service centre only.
GENERAL SCARIFYING TIPS
■ Adjust the scarifying depth according to the needs of
your lawn and the length of the grass.
■ Mow your lawn and apply moss killer a week before you
plan to scarify if your lawn has a moss problem.
■ Water your lawn a few days before scarifying to make
sure that your lawn is moist but not overly wet.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the
product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children. Keep the product away from
corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
■ For transportation, secure the product against
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or
damage to the product.
■ Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting the product
for maintenance, cleaning, storage, or transportation.
The scarifier drum is sharp, keep all body parts away
from the scarifier drum while it is exposed.
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.
MAINTENANCE
■ Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause 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.
■ When the product is stopped for servicing, inspection,
or storage, or changing an accessory, remove the
isolation key and battery packs, and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. Allow the
product to cool down before making any inspections
and adjustments. Maintain the product with care and
keep it clean.
■ Check the debris collector frequently for wear, holes or
deterioration.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs described in
this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised
service centre.
■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only
genuine replacement parts and accessories.
■ 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 between the moving scarifier
drum and fixed parts of the product.
■ When servicing the tine assembly, be aware that
even though the power source is turned off, the tine
assembly can still be moved.
■ The scarifier drum on the product is sharp. Use extreme
caution and wear heavy-duty gloves when fitting,
replacing, cleaning or checking bolt security.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES
■ Release the trigger to stop the product. Remove the
isolation key and battery packs.
■ Always wear heavy-duty gloves when checking or
clearing a blockage. The scarifier drum is sharp and the
blockage itself could be a sharp object.
■ Remove the debris collector, check for and carefully
clear obstructions.
■ Check the grass discharge chute and carefully clear
blockages.
■ Turn the product on its side and check the underside
of the product and the area around the scarifier drum.
Remove any found blockages carefully. Remember
that the scarifier drum may move during cleaning.
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