Transportation And Storage; Transporting Lithium Batteries; Maintenance - Ryobi R18PHT120 Manual

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Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose
fasteners, etc. Make sure that all guards and handles are
properly and securely attached. Replace any damaged
parts before use. Check for battery pack leaks.
Check that all the shaft couplings on the extension shaft
and tool are securely fastened before each use and at
frequent intervals.
Use the harness if it is supplied with the product. It will
assist you to support the weight of the product during
use and while moving between trimming positions.
Carefully adjust the harness to fit comfortably.
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.
Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator
requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential
hazards.
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.
Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk of
hearing injury and the potential for other persons to enter
your working area.
Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow
both to cool down. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop:
before adjusting the working position of the cutting
means
before servicing
before clearing a blockage
before checking, cleaning, or working on the product
before changing accessories
before leaving the product unattended
before checking for damage after striking a foreign
object
before performing maintenance
whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This
can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately turn off the product
and inspect it for damage or identify the cause of the
vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorised service centre.
Do not wear multiple belt or shoulder harnesses.
Do not modify the product in any way.
Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C.
Store the product in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use
of the product. When using any product for prolonged
periods, ensure to take regular breaks.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool,
battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow
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inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 20°C.
Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow
both to cool down before storing or transporting.
Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store
the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
that is inaccessible to children. For extra safety, store
the battery pack separately from the product. Keep the
product away from corrosive agents, such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product
outdoors.
Fit the blade cover before storing the product or during
transportation.
For transportation, 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

Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only.
The blades are extremely sharp. To prevent personal
injury, exercise extreme caution when cleaning,
lubricating, fitting, or removing the blade cover.
Remove the battery pack before adjusting, maintaining,
or cleaning the product.
You may make adjustments and repairs described in this
manual. For other repairs, have the product serviced by
an authorised service centre only.
After each use, clean the plastic parts 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 using rust preventative
lubricant spray to apply an even distribution and reduce

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