Ryobi RLT8038, Original Instructions Manual

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properly installed and securely fastened.
■ Make sure all guards, deflectors and
handles are properly and securely
attached.
■ Do not modify the product in any way. This
may increase the risk of injury to yourself
or others.
■ Use only the manufacturer’s replacement
cutting line. Do not use any other cutting
attachment.
■ Immediately switch off and disconnect
from the mains in the event of accident
or breakdown. Don’t operate the product
again until it has been fully checked by an
authorised service center.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Stop the product and allow it to cool before
storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign materials 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 storage, always disconnect from power
supply and wind the cable.
■ For transportation, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent
injury to persons or damage to the product.
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 and should be performed
only be a qualified service technician. For
service, we suggest you bring the product
to your nearest authorised service centre for
repair. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
■ Switch off and disconnect from the mains
before conducting any maintenance or
cleaning work.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs
described here. For other repairs, contact
the authorised service agent.
■ For the replacement line, use only nylon
filament line of the diameter described in
the specification table of this manual.
■ After extending the new cutter line, always
return the product to its normal operating
position before starting.
■ 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 a safe working
condition.
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.
Hold the product by designated handles
and restrict working time and exposure.
– Injury caused by exposure to noise
Wear hearing protection and limit exposure.
– Injury caused by flying debris
Wear eye protection at all times.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from
handheld products may contribute to a
condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in
certain individuals. Symptoms may include
tingling, numbness, and blanching of the
fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to
cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold
and dampness, diet, smoking, and work
practices are all thought to contribute to the
development of these symptoms. There are
measures that can be taken by the operator
to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
■ Keep your body warm in cold weather.
When operating the product, wear gloves
to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is
reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.