Maintenance; Warning - Ryobi RY40603 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the product when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may 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 or
wet conditions. 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.
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.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which could result in serious personal
injury.
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
 Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing
or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid
the sharp teeth of the blade.
 Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store
the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inacces-
sible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such
as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
LUBRICATING THE BLADES
See Figure 10.
WARNING:
Always allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come
to a stop and remove the battery pack before lubricating.
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge
trimmer blade before and after each use.
 Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
 Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight
machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
NOTE: If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended
time, it is advisable to oil the blade periodically.
 Stop the hedge trimmer.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
 Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.
SHARPENING THE BLADE
See Figure 11.
 Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop
in the position shown. This will allow clearance for the
file between the cutter teeth and the guard teeth.
 Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
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