Residual Risks; Operation; Maintenance; Environmental Protection - Ryobi R18SV7 Original Instructions Manual

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.
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.
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Compatible battery pack
Model
(not included)
RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L20
RB18L25
Lithium-Ion RB18L40
RB18L50
RB18L60
RB18L90
* for vehicles with 12V DC outlets

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the vacuum is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
Use the vacuum only for its intended use. Do not alter
or modify the unit from the original design or function.
Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of
this vacuum can cause injury to yourself and others.
Never vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, etc.

OPERATION

STARTING/STOPPING THE VACUUM WHEN USING THE
BRUSHBAR
The brushbar can connect directly to the vacuum for
cleaning upholstery and stairs or attach with the extension
wand for normal floor vacuuming.
To connect:
Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.
Align the pins on the brushbar with the receptacle in the
stick vacuum or extension wand.
Press together until it clicks into place.
Replace the battery pack.
To remove:
Switch off unit and remove the battery pack.
Depress locking tab and pull to remove.
To start the vacuum: press the ON/OFF button once for
high speed. The brushbar will turn on by default.
Press the ON/OFF button again to turn off the brush bar.
The vacuum remains operation.
To stop the vacuum: press the ON/OFF button a third time.
STARTING/STOPPING THE VACUUM WHEN USING
DUST BRUSH OR CREVICE TOOL
To start the vacuum: press the ON/OFF button once
for high speed.
Press the ON/OFF button again for low speed.
To stop the vacuum: press the ON/OFF button a third
time.
For use on delicate hard floors, the brushbar must be
turned off to avoid scratching.
To prevent any damage being sustained, test on an
inconspicuous area of the flooring.
Compatible charger

MAINTENANCE

(not included)
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
BCS618G
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
BCL14181H
Servicing is required when the product has been
BCL14183H
damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects
BCL1418IV*
have fallen into the product, the product has been
RC18150U
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
RC18627U
or has been dropped.
RC18120
When servicing, use only original manufacturer's
RC18115
replacement parts. Use of any other part could create a
hazard or cause product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and can be damaged by their
use. Use dry cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SYMBOLS
CAUTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories
and packaging should
environmental-friendly recycling.
Safety Alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
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