PREPARATION IMPORTANT! WARNING! Check that all the shaft It is essential that you read the instructions couplings on the extension pole and the in this manual before assembling, operating, product are securely fastened before each use and maintaining the product. and at frequent intervals.
the product for prolonged periods, ensure to ■ Avoid using the product in bad weather take regular breaks. conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. ■ Ensure that the product is correctly located in a designated working position before ■...
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES and practise using it before you start using the product. The correct use of the quick-release Transport the battery pack in accordance with mechanism may prevent serious injury in local and national provisions and regulations. case of an emergency. Never wear additional Follow all special requirements on packaging clothing over the harness or otherwise restrict and labelling when transporting batteries by a...
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, Note at least 15 m away from the operating area. Electrical hazard. Keep at Warning least 10 m away from the overhead electric-powered lines.
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R18GBL130 Blower housing Articulation button Pivot latch Shaft coupling Short scraper nozzle Telescopic pole Long scraper nozzle Adjustment latch Visor shield mount Visor shield Front handle Harness anchor Shaft coupling Operator's manual Shoulder harness Lock-out switch Rear handle On/Off trigger...
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Wear full eye, ear, and head protection, Connect the long or short scraper nozzle to the blower housing slot. Turn the appropriate respiratory mask, scraper nozzle clockwise to secure it in place. substantial footwear, and long trousers at all times while operating the product. Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Insert the tabs on the visor shield Insert the fastener of the visor shield mount into the slot on the blower assembly. mount into the slots on the visor shield. Turn the fastener knob clockwise to secure the visor shield. Turn the knob Slide the tabs down to lock the visor in clockwise or counterclockwise to secure the visor shield mount in place.
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Operating the Using the extension p.11 p.13 product pole Storing the Cleaning the p.15 p.16 product product...
≤60˚ ≥15m (50 ) OPERATING THE PRODUCT WARNING: Risk of electrocution! Do not operate within 10 m of overhead electrical lines. Position the product at an angle of 60° or less, depending on the specific situation. Keep bystanders at least 15 m away. WARNING: While operating the product, always hold it firmly with both hands by the two handles.
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4. Press and hold the pivot latch to adjust the vertical angle of the blower. Release the pivot latch to lock the blower in place. Ensure that the nozzle is always facing away from the operator. 5. Unlock the adjustment latch. Adjust the pole length according to the required working height.
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USING THE EXTENSION POLE WARNING: While operating the product, always hold it firmly with both hands by the two handles. Always operate the product with the included shoulder harness. 1. Press the latches on each side of the battery pack, and remove the battery pack from the battery port.
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5. Insert the battery pack into the battery port until the latches click into place. Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached before using the product. 6. Slide the lock-out switch forwards and squeeze the on/off trigger to turn on the product.
CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Press the latches on each side of the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 2. Turn the fastener knob of the visor shield mount clockwise or counterclockwise, and remove the visor shield. 3. Clean the body and handles of the product with a soft, dry cloth and a brush.
STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Press the latches on each side of the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 2. Turn the fastener knob of the visor shield mount clockwise or counterclockwise, and remove the visor shield. 3. Turn pole shaft coupling counterclockwise, and disconnect the...
Harness 308319007 customer before they make a purchase. TECHTRONIC NOTE: Visit your local special orders desk or contact RYOBI recommends that the customer use all products and customer service for replacement parts. equipment strictly in accordance with the user manual or...
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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. 961476037-01...
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