Ryobi RY40002 - Manual (Page 11)

9 — English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using a blade attach-
ment to ensure safe operation. Read the safety informa-
tion for safe operation when using a blade attachment
and refer to the safety rules and instructions in your at-
tachment manual. Never use a brush cutter attachment
with this power head. Improper operation of a blade or
any attachment could result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Always hold the power head away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the tool. Any contact
with an attachment cutting head can result in burns and/
or other serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Head protection may also be required depending on
the type of attachment used and as prescribed in the
attachment’s Operator’s Manual. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
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.
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 can result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE POWER HEAD
 Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
 Clean dirt and debris from the power head using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTICE:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or
the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils
such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
STORING THE POWER HEAD
 Remove the battery pack from the power head before
storing.
 Clean all foreign material from the power head.
 Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor fails to start when switch
trigger is depressed
Battery is not secure.
Battery is not charged.
To secure the battery pack, make sure the latch on the
bottom of the battery pack is snapped into place.
Charge the battery pack according to the instructions
included with your model.
TRIGGER LOCK-OUT (GÂCHETTE AVEC VERROU,
GATILLO CON SEGURO)