Maintenance; Replacing The Blade; General Maintenance - Ryobi RY40030 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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 call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
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. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.

MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE BLADE

See Figures 9 - 10.
Replace blades when worn down to indicator hole on blade.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Wear gloves when handling blade.
 Align the slot in the flange washer with the slot in the
gear case ring; place the holding pin through both slots
to secure in place.
 Using the wrench (included), turn the blade nut
counterclockwise to loosen.
 Remove the old blade from the motor shaft.
 Clean debris from the edger shaft, flange washer and
cupped washer.
 Center the new blade on the flange washer, making sure
the blade sits flat.
 Properly install the cupped washer with the raised center
area with the hole not touching the blade and the outer
ring of the cupped washer touching the blade.
 Install the blade nut onto the motor shaft and reinsert the
holding pin into the slots as described above.
 Using a wrench, turn the blade nut clockwise onto the
edger shaft and tighten securely.
 This replacement part is available from the place of
purchase, or by calling 1-800-860-4050.
Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and
securely fastened before each use. Failure to properly
install the blade may result in serious personal injury.
STORING THE EDGER
 Remove the battery pack from the power head before
storing.
 Clean all foreign material from the edger.
 Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
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