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GS12V – GS12VX 12 Volt - Battery Grass Shears OPERATOR’S MANUAL ™ FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
SAFETY WARNINGS THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO WARNING: Failure to obey a safety ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE warning can result in serious injury DANGERS. THE SAFETY SYMBOLS, AND THE to yourself or to others. Always EXPLANATIONS WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR follow the safety precautions to CAREFUL ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING.
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• Maintain grass shears with care. Keep the less than 100˚ F (38˚ C). handle dry and clean, and free from oil and • To reduce risk of injury, charge only Ryobi grease. Inspect the grass shears periodically. nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
SAFETY WARNINGS • Keep these instructions. Refer to them SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, also loan them these instructions. SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator’s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Charges battery. spacers, and slide into place (Fig. 3). BATTERY AND CHARGING STAND Slots Your grass shears requires a Ryobi #181918 Charger Input battery, charging stand #181919, and 12V charger #181925. The charging instructions in this manual refer only to these parts.
CTH and HP batteries. c. Battery is firmly seated in the charging stand. 6. Charge the Ryobi #181918 battery for a minimum of 8 hours before the first use. NOTE: The battery will become slightly warm to the touch while charging.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. The Ryobi #181918 battery should be charged for a minimum of 8 hours between each use. The units operating time and the life of the battery will be shortened if this procedure is not followed. 8. The grass shears should not be stored at temperatures above 100º...
Use only identical have built up, or if you live in an area where the Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any soil is sandy. Cleaning unusually heavy deposits other parts may create a hazard or requires removal of the blades.
WARNING: For disposal, cover the 9. The Ryobi #181918 battery should be battery’s terminals with heavy duty charged for a minimum of 8 hours between adhesive tape. Do not attempt to each use.
CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING THE UNIT STORING THE GRASS SHEARS 1. Turn the shears off, and remove the battery. When not in use, remove the battery, replace the blade cover, and store grass shears, battery, and 2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of charging accessories indoors in a dry place, up a vacuum cleaner brush to keep the air high or in a locked area, out of the reach of...
RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTS following terms. USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.