Ryobi RYAC804-S Operation Manual - Page 10

OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious 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: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. NOTICE: Before each use, 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 a qualified service center for assistance. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purpose listed below:  Removing snow from desired areas such as driveways and sidewalks WARNING: Always disconnect snow shovel from power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. This will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.  Disconnect the snow shovel from the power source.  Set the unit on a flat surface and turn the knob counter- clockwise to loosen the handle.  Adjust the handle as desired.  Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tightened. ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE See Figure 3.  Rotate the threaded collar counterclockwise to loosen.  Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole.  When the desired length is achieved, rotate the threaded collar clockwise to secure. CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY See Figure 4. This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using.  Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.  Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.  Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed.  Plug product into extension cord. NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle. STARTING/STOPPING THE SNOW SHOVEL See Figure 4. To start the motor:  Connect the snow shovel to power supply. NOTICE: Always secure extension cord to unit by using cord retainer. Failure to use cord retainer may result in damage to the unit and/or extension cord.  Place your thumb on the lock-out button.  Fully depress the switch trigger.  Release the lock-out button. To stop the motor:  Release the switch trigger. OPERATING TIPS See Figure 5. WARNING: Never use snow shovel on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar surfaces. Death or serious injury could occur if the ice breaks. WARNING: Never use the snow shovel on a rooftop or other unstable surface, which can result in death or serious personal injury. 8 - English