Ryobi P2850 Operation Manual - Page 12

MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields or goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in fluids entering your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may 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 an authorized service center for assistance. 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. CLEANING THE UNIT See Figure 6. WARNING: Always store and dispose of chemicals properly. Disposal of contaminated rinse water should be performed according to local ordinances and bylaws. Draining the tank: If there is any liquid left in the tank after spraying, the tank should be drained before cleaning. Do not store chemicals in the tank.  Remove the battery pack.  Unscrew the cap and remove it from the tank.  Drain the contents of the tank through the fill area. NOTE: Drain the contents back into the original container or a suitable replacement container. For disposal, follow instructions on the product's label and all local, state, and federal regulations. Cleaning the fogger:  Fill the tank about one-third full with clean water. A small amount of mild household detergent may be added. NOTE: Never use flammable chemicals or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the tank.  Replace the tank cap and tighten securely.  Reinstall the battery pack. Spray until the tank has been emptied. Make sure to direct the spray toward an area that will not be damaged by the spray solution.  Refill and repeat the procedure with clean water. It may be necessary to rinse the tank more than once, then drain again as directed above.  Allow all pieces to completely dry, then reinstall the tank cap.  Wipe the outside of the fogger with a clean, dry cloth. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. 10 - English