Ryobi RY40860 Operation Manual - Page 14

OPERATION WARNING: Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts and cause death or serious personal injury. WARNING: Keep all snow discharge pointed away from all electrical devices to reduce the risk of electrocution or electric shock. WARNING: Never point the snow blower or discharge chute in the direction of people or pets. Thrown snow or other objects can cause serious personal injuries. WARNING: Make sure the area to be cleared is free of stones, sticks, wires, gravel, and other objects that could be accidentally thrown by the snow blower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.  If the unit comes in contact with any type of obstruction or debris during use, stop the snow blower, remove the battery pack, remove the obstruction, and inspect the unit carefully for damage before proceeding. WARNING: Never reach into the discharge chute or place any body part in front of the snow blower when the unit is operating or when the battery pack is installed. Always ensure all moving parts have stopped and the battery pack has been removed before clearing any obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.  Take notice of the direction of the wind before beginning. When possible, discharge snow in the same direction as the wind to prevent snow from being thrown back into your face.  Some parts of the snow blower can freeze under extreme weather conditions. Do not attempt to operate the unit with frozen parts.  When finished, allow the motor to run for an additional few minutes, then turn the chute rotation lever back and forth several times to remove any remaining snow from the chute. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the snow blower battery is removed to avoid accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. 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. WARNING: When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your product and do not expose the product to rain. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals can enter the product's electronic components and/or battery compartment and damage electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally. 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. 10 - English