Transportation And Storage; Transporting Lithium Batteries; Maintenance; Residual Risks - Ryobi OHT1855R Original Instructions Manual

■ Switch off and remove the battery pack before:
● adjusting the working position of the cutting device
● cleaning or clearing a blockage
● leaving the product unattended
● checking, maintaining, or working on the product
■ Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy
shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow
down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
■ Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger
than 18 mm thick for RHT1851R15 and OHT1851R
or 22 mm thick for RHT1851R20, RHT1851R25,
RHT1851R20F, RHT1851R25F, RHT1855R40, and
OHT1855R, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
■ Do not operate the product with damaged or excessively
worn blades.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
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.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■ Stop the product, remove the battery pack, and allow
both to cool before storing or transporting
■ Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. For extra safety, store the battery pack
separately from the hedge trimmer. Keep away from
corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
■ Cover the blade with the blade protector before storing
the product or during transportation.
■ 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 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.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance, and may void
your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified 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.
WARNING
The blades are extremely sharp. To prevent personal
injury, exercise extreme caution when cleaning,
lubricating, and fitting or removing the blade protector.
■ Remove the battery before adjusting, maintaining, or
cleaning the product.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs described in
this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised
service agent.
■ After each use, clean the body and handles of the
product with a soft, dry cloth.
■ After each use, clean the debris from the blades
with a stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust
preventative lubricant before refitting the blade
protector. The manufacturer recommends you to use
a rust-preventative lubricant spray to apply an even
distribution and reduce the risk of personal injury from
contact with the blades. For information about suitable
spray product, check with an authorised service centre.
■ Lubricate the blades lightly before use if necessary
using the above method.
■ 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 authorised service
centre.

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:
■ Injury caused by the blade
– The blade cannot be guarded while cutting. Keep
the blade away from yourself and others. Cover
it with the blade protector whenever you are not
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