Maintenance - Ryobi P2704 Manuel D'utilisation

 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and
other objects that could damage the dethatching tines or
motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the
dethatcher in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
 Operate the dethatcher in straight lines and only move
in a forward direction. Start from one corner and travel
back and forth across the lawn.
 If thatch layer is thick, do not attempt to remove the entire
thatch layer in one pass.
 Do not dethatch when grass or soil are wet.
 Remove the battery packs and clean the underside of the
dethatcher after each use to remove any accumulated
debris.
SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,
do not dethatch it. For your safety, do not attempt to
dethatch slopes greater than 15 degrees. Dethatch
across slopes, not up and down.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning the
dethatcher, make sure the tines come to a complete
stop and the batteries and start key are removed to avoid
accidental starting and possible serious personal 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:
When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
OPERATION
 Work across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exer-
cise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown.
 Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the bail immediately.
 Do not dethatch near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
AERATION
Installing the aerator tines allows double duty with the de-
thatching unit. See Replacing the Tines in Maintenance for
instruction on how to remove and install the tines.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Never use a hose, water, or any liquids to clean or rinse
off the dethatcher. Corrosive liquids, water, fertilizers, and
chemicals used to treat lawns can enter the dethatcher
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 per-
sonal injury. Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on
or around the dethatcher housing and/or underneath the
dethatcher deck. Wipe the dethatcher 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
a qualified service center for assistance.
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