Ryobi OLT1830 Operator's Manual page 8

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery;
they can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves,
substantial footwear and long trousers is recommended
when working outdoors.
■ To prevent hair from being drawn into nearby air vents
and becoming entangled in moving parts, wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair or secure covered hair
above shoulder level.
■ Do not use electric or battery operated units in rain or
damp weather.
WHILE OPERATING
■ Do not use trimmer without front handle in place. Keep
both hands on handles when unit is in use.
■ To avoid accidental starting, never carry your unit with
your fi nger on the trigger.
■ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense when using this string trimmer.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in daylight
or good artifi cial light.
■ Do not overreach or stand on
Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not use
on ladder.
■ Do not force the trimmer. It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
■ Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a fi rm grip on both the rear handle and the front
handle.
■ Release the trigger, allow the motor to stop, and remove
the battery pack before performing maintenance, repair
or making adjustments.
■ This cordless string trimmer is intended only for cutting
grass, light weeds and for decorative trimming. Do not
use this string trimmer as an edger.
■ Before starting the unit, make sure the string head will
not come in contact with anything.
■ If you strike or become entangled with foreign objects,
stop the unit immediately, remove the battery pack and
check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged
parts.
■ Keep all body parts away from string head and other
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the string head
when it is rotating.
■ Keep string head below waist level.
■ Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
ENGLISH
■ The grass shield must always be in place while operating
■ Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials.
■ Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up
■ Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
■ Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
■ Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them
SERVICE
■ Service on unit must be performed only by qualifi ed
unstable support.
■ When servicing a unit, use only identical replacement
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■ Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the
■ Use power tools only with specifi cally designated battery
■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
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the unit. Do not operate unit without the cutting line
extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the
cutting line beyond the length of the shield.
They may become lodged between the string head and
shield.
high to prevent unauthorised use or damage. Keep out
of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean
after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also
loan them these instructions.
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualifi ed personnel could result in a risk of injury
to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also void your
warranty.
parts. Follow instruction in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may
also void your warranty.
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fi re when used with
another battery pack.
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk
of injury and fi re.
metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fi re.
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
fl ush with water. If liquid cotntacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.