Ryobi RCV36, Original Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT!
It is essential that you read the instructions
in this manual before assembling, operating,
and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modification.
Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of your
cordless cultivator.
INTENDED USE
The product is intended only for outdoor
use by a standing operator walking with the
product. For safety reasons, the product must
be adequately controlled by using two-handed
operation at all times.
The product is designed for cultivating or
loosening soil in an open domestic garden
area. The maximum working depth of the
product is 19.7 cm deep and 25.4 cm wide.
The product should be used only as described
in this manual. Do not use the product for any
other purpose.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! When using the product, the
safety rules must be followed. For your own
safety and that of bystanders, read these
instructions before operating the product.
Keep the instructions safe for later use.
TRAINING
■ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the correct use of the
product.
■ Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
lack of experience and knowledge, or
people unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the product. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
■ Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
■ Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Turn off
the product if anyone enters the area.
■ Never use the product while tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
PREPARATION
■ Some regions have regulations that restrict
the use of the product to some operations.
Check with your local authority for advice.
■ Wear full eye and hearing protection while
operating the product.
■ Hearing protection may restrict the
operator’s ability to hear warning sounds,
pay particular attention to potential hazards
around and inside the working area.
■ Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and
gloves. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
short trousers, or jewellery of any kind. Do
not use the product with bare feet.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving
parts.
■ Before use and after any impact, check that
there are no damaged parts. A defective
switch or any part that is damaged or worn
should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service facility.
■ Make sure that the cultivator attachment is
properly installed and securely fastened.
■ Before using, always visually inspect to
see that the blade, blade bolts, and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blade and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
■ Never operate the product unless all
guards, deflectors, and handles are
properly and securely attached.
■ Consider the environment in which you are
working. Keep the working area free from
wires, sticks, stones, and debris, which if
struck by the cutter, can become thrown
objects.
■ Check the tines before each use. Replace
the tine assemblies with new ones
when necessary. Worn tines invite poor
performance and overload of the motor.