Maintenance; Clearing A Blockage; Residual Risks - Ryobi EXPAND-IT ABE04 Original Instructions Manual

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When transporting the product in a vehicle,
secure it against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
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Never transport the product while the
engine is running.
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Abide by all government
regulations for the safety storage and
handling of petrol.
Short term (less than 1 month)
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool before
storing.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
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Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-
ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children.
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Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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Do not store outdoors.
For assembling with electric-driven power
head
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Stop the product, disconnect from the
power supply, and allow it to cool down
before storing or transporting.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
Store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep
it away from corrosive agents, such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do
not store outdoors.
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For transportation in a vehicle, secure the
product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Use only original
replacement parts,
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, poor performance, and may
void your warranty.
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and local
manufacturer's
accessories, and
WARNING
Servicing requires
knowledge, and should be performed
only by a qualifi ed service technician. For
service we suggest you bring the product to
your nearest authorised service centre for
repair. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
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Switch off, disconnect the product from the
power supply (if applicable), and make sure
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before conducting any maintenance
or cleaning work.
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You may make adjustments and repairs
described in this manual. For other repairs,
contact the authorised service centre.
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After each use, clean the product with a
soft, dry cloth.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to ensure the
product is in safe working condition. Any
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized
service centre.
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Bring the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.

CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

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To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always stop the
engine, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
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Remove the blower tubes to inspect for
blockage. Clear the tubes if required.
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Reinstall the blower tubes before starting
the product.

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:
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Injury caused by vibration.
– Always use the right tool for the job. Use
designated handles and use the lowest
speed necessary to achieve the task.
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Hearing injury caused by exposure to
noise.
extreme care and