Transportation And Storage; Maintenance; Residual Risks; Risk Reduction - Ryobi RBL26G Original Instructions Manual

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■ Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product.
■ Drain all fuel from the tank into a container
approved for petrol. Remember to properly
replace and tighten the fuel cap.
■ Run the engine until it stops. This will
remove all fuel that could become stale and
leave varnish and gum in the fuel system.
■ Store the product 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.
■ When transporting the product in a vehicle,
secure it against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
■ Abide by all government
regulations for the safe storage and
handling of petrol.
Short term (less than 1 month)
■ Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product.
■ Store the product 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.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
When servicing, use only identical parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing
the product, shut off engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol,
petroleum-based
lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which can result in serious
personal injury.
■ Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust,
lubricant, grease, etc.
■ You can make adjustments and repairs
described in this user manual. For other
repairs, have the product serviced by an
authorised service dealer.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to ensure the
product is in safe working condition. Any
and local
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.

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.
– Always use the right tool for the job. Use
designated handles and restrict working
time and exposure.
■ Hearing damage caused by exposure to
noise.
– Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
■ Injury from flying objects from the blow tube
airflow
– Wear eye protection at all times.

RISK REDUCTION

It has
from handheld tools 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
WARNING
products,
been reported that
penetrating
vibrations
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