Ryobi RY24600 Maintenance, Battery Pack Removal And Preparation For Recycling, See Figure

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Wear head protection when operating this equipment above shoulder level. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

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. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium 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.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product before inspecting, cleaning or performing any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

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 may 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.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade.

Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inacces- sible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE

See Figure 8.

WARNING:

Always allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop and remove the battery pack before lubricating. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.

Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.

Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.

NOTE: If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended time, it is advisable to oil the blade periodically.

Stop the hedge trimmer.

Remove the battery pack.

Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.

Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.

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