Ryobi RY40870 Operation Manual - Page 8
Maintain Snow Blowers With Care - Follow instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not place battery powered snow blowers or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury. Don't expose snow blowers to rain. Water entering a snow blower will increase the risk of electric shock. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor. Wear rubber boots when operating the snow blower. Protective footwear will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance. Do not point the snow blower discharge chute in the direction of people or pets. Thrown snow or other objects can cause serious personal injuries. Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. Always ensure the snow blower chute deflector is installed. When not in use, snow blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place - out of the reach of children. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 100 ft. away. Do not dispose of a severely damaged or worn out battery pack or this snow blower by incinerating. The battery can explode in fire. Snow blower service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. When servicing a snow blower, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury. Never use snow blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, barbecue pits, etc. Use near fires or ashes can spread fires and result in serious injury and/or property damage. Never use snow blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or any other toxic substances. Spreading these substances could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Never place snow blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when motor is running. Gravel, sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries. Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine. Do not use snow blower on ice, which can cause the operator to slip and fall, resulting in possible serious personal injury. Never use snow blower on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar surfaces. Serious injury or death could occur if the ice breaks. Never use the snow blower on a rooftop or other unstable surface, which can result in death or serious personal injury. For household use only. Use the right appliance - Do not use the snow blower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the snow blower - It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the snow blower when crossing gravel or rocky surfaces. If the snow blower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: • Stop the snow blower by releasing the bail and wait until the unit comes to a complete stop. • Remove the battery pack. • Thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any damage. • Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to operate the snow blower. Do not lift up or hold the snow blower above the ground when operating, which can result in loss of control and possible serious personal injury. Only operate the snow blower in accordance with the operating instructions provided in this operator's manual. Keep guards in place and in working order. Maintain Snow Blowers With Care - Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. 4 - English