Ryobi P2750 Operation Manual - Page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS switch trigger is pulled. The tines continue to rotate until  Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not the switch trigger is released. in use. Carry the unit with the motor stopped.  Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate  Store out of the reach of children. outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine.  Do not put hands or feet near or under tines.  Always refer to the operator's manual for important details  Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.  Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this if the cultivator is to be stored for an extended period. rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious  Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone personal injury. lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or  Do not charge battery tool in rain, or damp or wet location. telephone company to locate underground services. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.  If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, discon-  Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain. nect the battery pack, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.  If the cultivator should start to vibrate abnormally or become noisy, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Abnormal noise is generally a warning of trouble.  Stop the motor and disconnect the battery pack before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.  Do not overload the machine capacity by cultivating too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.  Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate cultivator when you are tired, ill, or upset.  Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.  Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.  Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening appliance.  Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432.  Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.  Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.  Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.  Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water  Never operate the equipment on a slope. immediately.  Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you.  Start the unit carefully according to instructions from a normal operating position and with feet well away from the tines. Do not force cultivator. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.  Maintain cultivator with care. Keep tines clean for best performance and reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tines periodically and, if damaged, have them replaced. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from grease and lubricant.  Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.  Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.  For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.  Check damaged parts. Before further use of this cultivator, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may af-  Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. fect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this power tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these instructions also. 3 - English