Transportation And Storage; Residual Risks - Ryobi RPT184515 Traduction Des Instructions Originales

removed.
■ Switch off and remove the battery pack before:
● adjusting the working position of the cutting device
● cleaning or clearing a blockage
● leaving the product unattended
● checking, maintenance or working on the product.
■ Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through heavy
shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow
down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
■ Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger
than 18 mm thick, or those obviously too large to feed
into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or
pruning saw to trim large stems.
■ Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear
warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay
extra attention to what is going on in the working area.
■ Do not operate the pole hedge trimmer with damaged
or excessively worn blades.
■ Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert
for possible hazards that you may not hear due to the
noise of the product.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
WARNING
Check that all the shaft couplings on the extension pole
and tool are securely fastened before each use and at
frequent intervals.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■ Stop the product, remove the battery and allow both to
cool before storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
cool dry and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children. For extra safety, store the battery separately
from the product. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not
store outdoors.
■ Cover the blade with the blade protector before storing
the unit, or during transportation.
■ For transportation, secure
movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or
damage to the product.
MAINTENANCE
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance and may void
your warranty.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualifi ed service
technician. For service we suggest you return the
product to your nearest authorised service centre for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
The blades are sharp. To prevent personal injury,
exercise extreme caution when cleaning, lubricating and
fi tting or removing the blade protector.
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RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
the product against
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the
operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Remove the battery before conducting any maintenance
or cleaning work.
You may only make adjustments or repairs described
in this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised
service agent.
After each use, clean the body and handles of the
product with a soft dry cloth.
After each use, clean the debris from the blades with a
stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust preventative
lubricant before refitting the blade protector. Use the
recommended rust preventative and lubricant spray.
Take care to avoid contact with the blade when applying
an even distribution of the lubricant. For information
about suitable spray product check with your local
authorised service centre.
You may wish to lubricate the blades lightly before use
if necessary using the above method.
Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure the product is in safe
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.
The blades cannot be guarded whilst cutting. Contact
with the blades can cause serious injury. Keep the
blade away from yourself and others. Cover it with the
blade protector whenever you are not cutting.
Injury caused by vibration. Always use the right tool for
the job, use designated handles and restrict working
time and exposure.
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