Ryobi RY18BLXA, Original Instructions Manual

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battery pack.
■ Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
■ Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion, or
risk of injury.
■ Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperatures. Exposure to
fire or excessive temperature above 130°C
may cause explosion.
■ Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
OPERATION
■ Operate the product only at reasonable
hours—not early in the morning or late at
night when people might be disturbed.
■ Never operate the product in an explosive
atmosphere.
■ Avoid using the product in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
■ Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Turn off
the product if anyone enters the area.
■ Do not operate the product in poor lighting.
The operator requires a clear view of the
work area to identify potential hazards.
■ Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter your
working area.
■ Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
■ Keep proper footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
■ Never use the product with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices
in place.
■ Do not modify the product in any way or
use parts and accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy
impact, or begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately stop the product and inspect
for damage or identify the cause of the
vibration. Any damage should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always turn off
the product and remove the battery pack.
Make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop:
● before leaving the product unattended
● before clearing blockages
● before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product
● before inspecting the product after
striking a foreign object
● whenever the product starts to vibrate
abnormally (inspect immediately)
■ Immediately turn off the product and
remove the battery pack in the event of
accident or breakdown. Do not operate
the product again until it has been fully
checked by an authorised service centre.
■ The product is provided with a cruise
control lever near the trigger. Cruise control
sets the speed at a convenient level to
provide enough power to achieve the task.
Low running speed will help reduce noise
and vibration. Cruise control helps reduce
operator fatigue.
BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions
to reduce the risk of injury associated with
the inhalation of dust.