Maintenance - Ryobi P29013 Operator's Manual

 Hold the garden hoe with one hand on the rear handle
and one hand on the front handle.
 Always keep a firm grip with both hands while in
operation.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the garden hoe handles.
Improper operation of the garden hoe may result in seri-
ous injury.
 Garden hoe should be held at a comfortable position.
 Make sure the work area is clean and free of obstructions.
 Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to begin
blade oscillation.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the product before inspecting, cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (30 days for business or commercial use).
OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
or call (toll free) 1-800-525-2579.
 Lower the blade to the ground.
NOTE: Do not force the tool into the ground. The tool is
design for shallow cultivation.
 Pull the unit backward to break up soil without forcing or
putting pressure onto the tool.
NOTE: Move slowly when learning to use the unit and
when cultivating hard, rough, or uneven ground.
NOTE: If the garden hoe begins to vibrate abnormally or
becomes noisy, the motor is being overloaded. Stop the
tool and lift the blade from the ground before recultivatat-
ing at a more shallow depth.
 If the soil is very hard, water a few days before cultivating.
The tool will move through the soil more easily.
 Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or
two after heavy rain for the ground to dry.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
GENERAL 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.
 Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid over-
heating the motor. Wipe with a dry cloth after each use.
 Remove debris from blade before storing.
WARNING:
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 may result in serious personal injury.
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