Ryobi P2904 Manuel D'utilisation page 10

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Sweeping and removing dirt, grass, and other debris from
patios, walkways, and driveways
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button
when carrying or transporting the tool.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
ADJUSTING THE TELESCOPING
SHAFT
See Figure 7
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Unlock the coupler.
 Adjust the shaft up or down to find a comfortable position
to hold the unit.
 Return the coupler to the locked position.
NOTE: Be sure the coupler is securely locked before
operating the tool.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE UNIT
See Figure 8.
To start:
 Press and hold the lock-out button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-out button. Continue to press the switch
trigger for extended operation.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the unit.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button
will automatically reset to the locked position.
OPERATION
USING THE PATIO CLEANER
See Figures 9 - 10.
WARNING:
Never use the patio cleaner on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts and cause death or serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Keep all debris discharge pointed away from all electri-
cal devices to reduce the risk of electrocution or electric
shock.
WARNING:
Never point the patio cleaner in the direction of people or
pets. Thrown debris or other objects can cause serious
personal injuries.
Hold the patio cleaner with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. The patio cleaner should be
held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about
hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet.
Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance
by the brush thrust of the rotating brush.
 Take notice of the direction of the wind before beginning.
When possible, discharge debris in the same direction as
the wind to prevent debris from being thrown back into
your face.
 Work in one direction. Start the patio cleaner and walk
slowly behind the patio cleaner, cleaning as you go. Do
not pull the unit towards you during operation. Release
the switch trigger to stop the rotation of the brush. Return
to the starting point to begin sweeping another strip.
NOTE: For a deep clean, pour a small amount of warm
soapy water onto the cleaning surface prior to operation.
Do not run the tool in a puddle of any depth.
WARNING:
Do not use the patio cleaner on raised obstacles. Striking
any raised obstacle while using the patio cleaner could
damage the unit. If contact does occur and results in
damage or vibration when operating the patio cleaner,
stop and discontinue use. Continuing to operate a dam-
aged unit could result in serious personal injury.
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