Ryobi RY18BVXA Manual page 4

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Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other 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 pack terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery pack; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery pack may cause irritation or burns.
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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.
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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperatures. Exposure to fire
or excessive temperature above 130°C may
cause explosion.
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Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
OPERATION
WARNING! Your blower/vacuum may
be supplied with a harness. Carefully adjust
the harness to comfortably help to support
the weight of the product. Identify the quick
release mechanism and practice using it
before you start using the product. Its correct
use may prevent serious injury in the case of
an emergency. Never wear additional clothing
over the harness or otherwise restrict access
to the quick release mechanism.
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Before starting the product, make sure that
the blower and vacuum tubes are empty.
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Keep your face and body away from the
feed intake opening.
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Operate the product only at reasonable
hours—not early in the morning or late at
night when people might be disturbed.
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Original Instructions
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Never operate the product in an explosive
atmosphere.
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Avoid using the product in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
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Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter your
working area. The use of hearing protection
reduces the ability to hear warnings (shouts
or alarms). The operator must pay extra
attention to what is going on in the working
area. Do not get distracted and always
concentrate on the task.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
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Keep proper footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
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Never use the product with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, such
as debris collector, in place.
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Do not modify the product in any way or
use parts and accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
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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.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always turn off the
product and remove the battery pack. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
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before leaving the product unattended
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before clearing blockages
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before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product
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before inspecting the product after
striking a foreign object
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whenever the product starts to vibrate
abnormally (inspect immediately)
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Immediately turn off the product and remove
the battery pack in the event of accident