Ryobi RSH3045U, Original Instructions Manual

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■ When you hear metal on metal contact or
you see fine aluminium shavings in the
bottom of the collection container, stop
the adjustment and allow the product to
run for 30 seconds to sharpen the blades.
Once sharpening is complete, turn the
adjustment knob counterclockwise until it is
no longer in contact with the shaving plate,
leaving a 1 mm gap.
NOTE: Sharpening the blades requires
very light contact with the shaving plate.
Complete any adjustment slowly to avoid
damaging the product. Over adjusting the
plate can cause serious damage to the
product.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed,
it is still impossible to completely eliminate
certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise during use and the
operator should pay special attention to avoid
the following:
■ injury caused by exposure to noise
– Wear hearing protection and limit
exposure.
■ injury caused by inhalation of dust and
particles
– Wear dust mask with filter when
necessary.
■ injury caused by contact with the cutting
mechanism
– Keep unprotected body parts away from
the cutting mechanism at all times.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from
handheld tools may contribute to a condition
called Raynaud’s Syndrome. Symptoms may
include tingling, numbness, and blanching of
the fi ngers, 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 bythe 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.
■ After each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation.
■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the
amount of exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this
condition, immediately discontinue use and
see your physician.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
prolonged use of a product. When using any
product for prolonged periods, ensure you
take regular breaks.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 196
1. Start switch
2. Stop switch
3. Reverse switch
4. Overload protective device reset button
5. Feeding
chute
6. Handle
7. Shaving plate adjusting knob
8. Wheel
9. Collection
bin
10. Safety switch
11. Material plunger
NOTE: Pulling up the safety switch after the
collection bin is inserted into the product
activates the safety switch.
SHREDDING GUIDE
For best results when shredding, follow the
guidelines shown in the table below.
MATERIAL SHREDDING METHOD
Twigs up to
6 mm diameter.
Feed into the feeding
chute at a rate which
the product will accept
without overloading.
Branches up
to 45 mm in
diameter.
Clip off all side growth
with secateurs before
feeding into the feeding
chute.
Bedding plants,
weeds and
shrubby growth.
Knock soil and stones
off the roots to avoid
damage to the blades.