Ryobi P3410 Operation Manual - Page 10

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 can result in serious personal injury. CLEANING THE CHECK VALVE AREA See Figure 12, page 13. If grease does not flow freely when the switch trigger is depressed, contaminants may be clogging the check valve area. To clean the check valve area:  Lock the switch trigger in the "off" position and remove the battery pack.  Remove the check valve bolt, washer, spring, and ball from the check valve area.  Use a clean dry cloth to remove grease and contaminants from the bolt, washer, spring, ball, and check valve area.  Reinstall the ball, spring, washer, and check valve bolt. Tighten the bolt to secure. STORING THE GREASE GUN  Lock the switch trigger in the "off" position and remove the battery pack.  Remove the grease tube.  Discard grease cartridge (if applicable) and remove any old grease from inside the tube.  Reinstall the grease tube.  Install battery pack, point the grease coupler towards an approved grease container, and run the tool until all the grease is expelled.  Lock the switch trigger in the "off" position and remove the battery pack.  Store the unit, accessories, and grease in an area that does not reach freezing temperatures. Do not store near furnace or other sources of heat that could dry out the pump, high pressure hose, or other components. Keep out of the reach of children. NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 11 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS. 10 - English