Ryobi RY40770 User Manual 2 - Page 11

MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery 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: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Hearing and/or 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: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. NOTICE: Periodically 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 contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury. 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 chemicals and de-icing salts. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Motor fails to start when switch Battery is not secure. trigger is depressed. Battery is not charged. SOLUTION 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. 9 - English