Transportation And Storage; Transporting Lithium Batteries; Maintenance - Ryobi RHT1855Li25 Original Instructions Manual

■ Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in moving parts.
■ Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear
warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay
extra attention to what is going on in the working area.
■ Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk
of hearing injury and the potential for other persons to
enter your working area.
■ Do not use the product while tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance and can
result in serious injury.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
■ Before starting the product, make sure that the cutting
blades will not come in contact with anything.
■ While operating the hedge trimmer, always hold it firmly
with both hands by the two handles. Ensure that the
operating position is safe and secure. The manufacturer
does not recommend the use of steps or ladders. If
higher trimming is required, use an extended-reach
tool.
■ Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly,
wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not
place your hand or fingers between blades or in any
position where they could get pinched or cut. Never
touch the blade or service the product unless the
battery pack is removed.
■ Turn off the product and remove the battery pack. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a complete
stop, and allow the hedge trimmer to cool down:
● before adjusting the working position of the cutting
means
● before servicing
● before clearing a blockage
● before checking, cleaning, or working on the
product.
● before changing accessories
● before leaving the product unattended
● before checking for damage after striking a foreign
object
● before performing maintenance
● whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
■ Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This
can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
■ Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger
than 22 mm thick, or obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
■ Do not operate the product with damaged or excessively
worn-out blades.
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.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■ Stop the product, remove the battery, and allow both to
cool before storing or transporting
■ Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. For extra safety, store the battery separately
from the hedge trimmer. Keep the product away from
corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
■ Cover the blade with the blade cover before storing the
product or during transportation.
■ For transportation, secure
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or
damage to the product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
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