Ryobi RDA18-0 Mode D'emploi page 3

EN ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of your drain auger.
INTENDED USE
The drain auger is intended for clearing obstructions from
sinks, showers, and bathtubs.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the
product for operations different from intended use could
result in a hazardous situation.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
DRAIN AUGER SAFETY WARNINGS
Only grasp the rotating
recommended by the manufacturer. Latex or loose-
fitting gloves or rags can become wrapped around the
Do not allow the cutter to stop turning while the
cable is turning. This can overstress the cable and may
cause twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and may
Use latex or rubber gloves inside the gloves
recommended by the manufacturer, goggles, face
shields, protective clothing, and respirator when
chemicals, bacteria or other toxic or infectious
substances are suspected to be in a drain line.
Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and other
substances that may cause burns, be toxic or infectious
Practice good hygiene. Do not eat or smoke while
handling or operating the tool. After handling or
operating drain cleaning equipment, use hot, soapy
water to wash hands and other body parts exposed
to drain contents. This will help reduce the risk of health
hazards due to exposure to toxic or infectious material.
Only use the drain cleaner for the recommended
drain sizes. Using the wrong size drain cleaner can
lead to twisting, kinking or breaking of the cable and may
Ensure that drain port is closed during operation.
Position the product within 100 mm of the drain or
inlet being cleared. Operating the product at greater
distances can result in the cable twisting or binding.
Avoid running the product in reverse for extended
periods of time as this can damage the cable.
Never place your hand near the drum or the cable as it is
rotating. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
When removing the cable from a drain, remove it slowly
to avoid "splash back".
Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0 °C and 40 °C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
cable with gloves
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 43.
1. Cable
2. Autofeed lock
3. Cable clamp
4. Front hand grip
5. Direction of rotation selector
6. Switch trigger
7. Handle, insulated gripping surface
8. Drain port
9. Battery port
10. Operator's manual
11. Battery pack
12. Charger
MAINTENANCE
Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0 °C and 40 °C.
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10 °C
and 38 °C.
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid
to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids,
such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause
a short circuit.
Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0 °C and 40 °C.
Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0 °C and 20 °C.
The product should never be connected to a power
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the
product is not in use. Disconnecting the product from
the power supply will prevent accidental starting that
When servicing, use only original manufacturer's
replacement parts, accessories and attachments.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
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