Maintenance - Ryobi RY18HCA Manual

■ 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.
■ Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
■ 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.
SERVICE
■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
■ Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
CULTIVATOR SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Never carry the product while the product is running.
■ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the correct use of the product.
■ Use the product only in daylight or with good artificial
light.
■ Never allow children or people who are unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
■ Never operate the product while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby. Keep in mind that the
operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards.
■ While operating the product, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be
used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the
product.
■ Before each use, always visually inspect to see, that
the housing is undamaged and that guards and handles
are in place and properly secured. Replace worn or
damaged components in sets to preserve balance.
■ Keep hands away from the rotating tines at all times and
especially when turning on the product.
■ Turn off the product, and remove the battery pack. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
● before leaving the product unattended
● before cleaning the product or clearing a blockage
● before checking for any damage after hitting an
object
● if the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately)
● before performing maintenance
■ Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■ To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the
product, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid
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Original Instructions
to flow 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.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Allow the product to cool down before storing or
transporting.
■ Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store the
product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children. Keep the product away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
■ For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
■ Store the product in a location where the ambient
temperature is between -10°C and 50°C.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery pack 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 battery packs 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.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 83.
1. Tine guard
2. Front handle
3. Speed selector
4. Rear handle
5. Trigger release button
6. Tine guard screws
7. Front handle screws
8. Switch trigger
9. R-clip
10. Blade release cap
11. Pick tine
12. Battery pack
13. Charger