Ryobi RBV3600, Original Instructions Manual

Page: 4 / 21

2
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
WARNING
Your blower/vacuum may be supplied with a harness.
Carefully adjust the harness to comfortably help to
support the weight of the product.
Identify the quick release mechanism and practice using
it before you start using the product. Its correct use may
prevent serious injury in the case of an emergency. Never
wear additional clothing over the harness or otherwise
restrict access to the quick release mechanism.
BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
Ŷ
Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce
the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
Ŷ
Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
Ŷ
Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
Ŷ
Do not operate the product near open windows, etc.
Ŷ
Slightly dampen surfaces in dusty conditions.
Ŷ
Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream
can work close to the ground.
Ŷ
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris.
Debris may be sucked into intake vent resulting in
possible damage to the product.
VACUUM SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Never operate the vacuum with only the upper vacuum
WXEH ¿WWHG 7KH ULVN RI SHUVRQDO LQMXU\ LV VLJQL¿FDQWO\
increased if you fail to follow this warning.
Ŷ
Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag assembly
installed; flying debris could cause serious injury. Make
sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed
before operating.
Ŷ
Move the vacuum from side to side along outer edge of
debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum tube
directly into the debris pile.
Ŷ
Hold the motor higher than the inlet end of the vacuum
tube.
Ŷ
Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on
a hillside.
Ŷ
To avoid serious injury to the operator or damage to the
product, do not try to vacuum up rocks, broken glass,
bottles, or other similar objects.
Ŷ
Avoid situations that could cause fire in the vacuum
bag. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not
vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, etc.
Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless
the cinders are completely cool.
INTENDED USE
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Ŷ
Clearing hard surfaces such as driveways and
walkways.
Ŷ
Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and
pine needles.
Do not use the product in any way other than those stated.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Ŷ
Stop the product, remove the battery and allow it to cool
before storing or transporting.
Ŷ
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.
Ŷ
For transportation, 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.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance and may void
your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
DQG VKRXOG EH SHUIRUPHG RQO\ E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH
technician. For service we suggest you return the
product to your nearest authorised service centre for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
Ŷ
You may make adjustments and repairs described
here. For other repairs, contact the authorised service
agent.
Ŷ
After each use, clean the product with a soft dry cloth.