cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving IMPORTANT! parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual electric shock. before assembling, operating, and maintaining the ■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an product.
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■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children ■ Never service damaged battery packs. Service and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power of battery packs should only be performed by the tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. manufacturer or authorized service providers.
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth. RYOBI 18 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with features Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximise battery life.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Safety alert Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. Read and understand all instructions before operating the product. Follow all SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL warnings and safety instructions.
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Remove the screws and align the the lower shaft to the upper shaft. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the product. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Wear non-skid, protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
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Re-insert the screws to secure the shafts in place. Loosen the front handle. Insert the battery pack until the latches Hold the lock-out trigger, and squeeze click into place. the on/off trigger to operate the product. Getting started...
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Operating the p.11 product Replacing the Cleaning the Storing the p.12 p.13 p.14 blade product product...
OPERATING THE PRODUCT WARNING: Always use two hands to operate the product. Hold the rear handle with the right hand and the front handle with the left hand. WARNING: Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means. Remove debris like small stones, gravel, and other foreign objects from the work area before starting operation.
REPLACING THE BLADE 1. Remove the battery pack. Place the product on a level surface. Position the product with the motor side down and the blade guard side up. 2. Press and hold the blade lock to secure the blade in place. Loosen and remove the flange nut using the combination wrench.
CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Place the product on a level surface. Position the product with the motor side down and the blade guard side up. 3. Remove all foreign materials from the product with a soft, dry brush. WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
STORING THE PRODUCT NOTE: Clean the product before storing. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and away from sources of ignition. Storage...
Cordless edger standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with Model R18XEDG20 another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. Voltage 18 V d.c.
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Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. 961479112-02...