Transporting Lithium Batteries; Clearing A Blockage - Ryobi OBV18 Original Instructions Manual

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury,
and product damage due to a short circuit,
never immerse your tool, battery pack or
charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to fl ow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals,
and bleach or bleach-containing products,
etc., can cause a short circuit.
Turn off the product, remove the battery pack,
and allow it to cool down before storing or
transporting.
■ Clean all foreign materials 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 the product outdoors.
■ For transportation in a vehicle, secure the
product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery pack 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
battery packs that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
WARNING
Use only original
replacement parts,
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor
performance, and may void your warranty.
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manufacturer's
accessories, and
WARNING
Servicing requires
knowledge and should be performed only by
a qualifi ed service technician. For service,
have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only. When servicing, use
only original replacement parts.
Do not make adjustments and repairs not
described in this manual. For other repairs,
contact an authorised service
■ After each use, clean the product with a
soft, dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
ensure that the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
■ Bring the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.

CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always turn off
the product, remove the battery pack, and
make sure all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
■ Remove the blower tubes to inspect for
blockage. Clear the tubes if required.
■ Remove the debris collector bag. Check
that the bag adaptor is free from obstruction.
■ Inspect the opening to the fan enclosure
and the tube to the debris bag for evidence
of a blockage. Remember, even though
the battery pack is removed, the fan or
mulching blades may move as you clear
any blockage. Keep fingers away from the
fan or mulching blades at all times.
■ Do not attempt to remove the fan or
mulching blade. If it is necessary to remove
the fan or mulching blades, bring the
product to an authorised service centre.
■ Reinstall the tubes and the debris collector
bag before installing the battery pack and
starting the product.
extreme care and
centre.