Operating The Blower; Maintenance; General Maintenance; Warning - RIDGID R860430 Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATION

OPERATING THE BLOWER

See Figure 5, page 10
 To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.
 To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
 Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
 Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for
many lawn and garden applications, including areas such
as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.

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, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the product when clean-
ing or performing any maintenance.
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 9
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy,
as well as a Three-year Limited Warranty. For Warranty and Policy details,
please go to www.RIDGID.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
 Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
 After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris properly.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be in the OFF
position when not in use or carrying at your side.

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. Chemi-
cals can damage, weaken ordestroy plastic
which can result in serious personal injury.
STORAGE
 Clean all foreign material from the blower.
 Store indoors in a secure place that is inaccessible to
children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as gar-
den chemicals and de-icing salts.
 Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.
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