Maintenance - Ryobi R18HF Original Instructions Manual

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
■ Make sure the switch is in OFF ( O ) position.
■ Place the battery pack in the tool. Align the raised rib
on the battery pack with the groove in the portable fan's
battery port.
■ Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in
place and the battery pack is secured in the portable
fan before operation begins.
■ Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
Always remove battery pack or unplug extension cord
from your product when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
Removing battery pack or unplugging extension cord
will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
NOTE: The battery pack should be recharged after
approximately 5 hours of use to reduce the possibility of
damage. Repeated deep discharge of the battery may
decrease storage capacity and battery life.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD
See Figure 3.
■ Make sure the switch is in OFF ( O ) position.
■ Route the power cord through the cord retainer.
■ Insert the female end of the power cord into the product.
■ Connect the male end of the power cord to the power
source.
■ Make sure the power cord is secured before beginning
operation.
STARTING/STOPPING THE PORTABLE FAN
See Figure 4.
■ Connect the portable fan to an AC or DC power supply.
■ To start the portable fan, move the power switch to the
left or right.
■ To stop the portable fan, place the switch in the center,
or OFF (O) position.
Hybrid tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be in the center, or OFF
(O) position, when not in use.
CHANGING PORTABLE FAN SPEED
See Figure 4.
■ For low speed, depress the power switch to the LOW
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(I) position.
■ For high speed, depress the power switch to the HIGH
(II) position.
TO HANG THE PORTABLE FAN
See Figure 5.
Using the J Hook to hang the fan:
■ Lift the J hook from the slot.
■ Use the J hook to hang the portable fan. You may use
a screw to secure the fan in place. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Be careful not to hang the fan in such a way that
it prevents normal fan operation or damages the cord.
Using the mounting holes to hang the fan:
■ Hang portable fan from sturdy location using screws in
mounting holes to secure in place. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Be careful not to hang the fan in such a way that
it prevents normal fan operation or damages the cord.
ADJUSTABLE HEAD
See Figure 5.
The portable fan head can be set in a variety of positions.
To switch base positions, adjust base to desired position.

MAINTENANCE

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
Always remove the battery pack from the tool when
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean 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. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
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