Additional Safety Warnings; Transportation And Storage; Transporting Lithium Batteries; Maintenance - Ryobi RY36LT33A Manual

■ Only use replacement cutting heads and trimmer
cutters or lines specified by the manufacturer. Do
not replace the trimmer cutters or lines with metal
wires or blades. Incorrect replacement parts may
cause loss of control, breakage and injury.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

■ Before use and after any impact, check that there are no
damaged parts on the product. A defective switch or any
part that is damaged or worn should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.
■ The small blade fitted to the safety guard is designed
to trim the newly extended line to the correct length for
safe and optimum performance. The blade is very sharp.
Do not touch the blade, particularly when cleaning the
product.
■ Use only the manufacturer's replacement cutting line.
Do not use any other cutting attachment.
■ Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly
installed and securely fastened.
■ Never operate the product unless all guards, deflectors,
and handles are properly and securely attached.
■ Ensure that the line cut-off blade in the guard is properly
positioned and secured before each use.
■ Keep the head attachment below waist level.
■ Immediately turn off the product and remove the battery
pack in the event of an accident or a breakdown. Do not
operate the product again until it has been fully checked
by an authorised service centre.
■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
moving parts, always 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 servicing
● before clearing a blockage
● before checking, cleaning, and working on the
product
● before changing accessories
● after striking a foreign object
● whenever leaving the product unattended
● whenever performing maintenance
● whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
■ Ensure that all guards and handles are properly fitted
and are in good condition.
■ Hold the product by designated handles, and restrict
working time and exposure.
■ Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means. Clear
debris like small stones, gravel, and other foreign objects
from the work area before starting operation. Wires or
string may become entangled with the cutting means.
■ Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris.
■ Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use
of the product. When using the product for prolonged
periods, ensure that you take regular breaks.
■ 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.
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Original Instructions
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
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.
■ 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.
■ Do not store or transport the product with the battery
pack fitted. Remove the battery pack, and secure it
separately. 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 vehicles, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.

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 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.
■ Turn off the product and remove the battery pack before
conducting any maintenance or cleaning work.
■ You may make adjustments or repairs described in this
manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised service
centre.
■ For the replacement line, use only a nylon filament line
of the diameter described in the specifications table of
this manual.
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorised service centre.