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. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

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 could result in serious personal injury.

REPLACING THE ANTENNA

See Figure 7, page 17.

If the radio should need a replacement antenna for any reason, the attached antenna can easily be removed and replaced.

Insert a phillips head screwdriver into the antenna screw slot.

Turn the antenna screw counterclockwise to remove.

Remove antenna when antenna screw has been removed.

Orient and insert replacement antenna flat end into antenna mounting hole.

Insert the phillips head screw into the antenna screw hole.

Turn the antenna screw with the phillips head screwdriver clockwise to attach and tighten.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its compo- nents. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/ or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 15 AFTER

FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.

14 - English

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Ryobi p745 General Maintenance, Replacing the Antenna, Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling