Ryobi R18HAC User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Hybrid Air Cannon
R18HAC

Important!
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual
before operating this machine.
Subject to technical modifications.

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your oor fan.
INTENDED USE
The oor fan is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual, and can be considered responsible for their
actions.
The product is intended for general ventilation of most
household spaces.
Do not use the product in any way other than those stated
for intended use.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference..
The term “power tool’’ in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
■Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
■Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
■Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
■Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
■Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
■Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
■Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
■When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
■If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Personal safety
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
■Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
■Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
■Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
■If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
■Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Power tool use and care
■Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
■Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
■Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
■Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power

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tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
■Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
■Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Battery tool use and care
■Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
■Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
■When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
■Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
■Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
■Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
■Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
Service
■Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
■Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
HYBRID AIR CANNON SAFETY WARNINGS
■Know the product. Read operator’s manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious injury.
■Do not disassemble the product.
■Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
■Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
■Do not use this product to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors. It is intended for
general ventilating use only.
■Do not open or modify the product, otherwise the
warranty will be voided.
■To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
■Do not allow children to operate this product. It is
not a toy.
■Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
■Never leave the product running unattended.
Remove the battery pack after use.
■To reduce the risk of personal injury and electric
shock, the portable fan should not be played with or
placed where small children can reach it.
■It is possible that unsecured hair may be drawn into this
fan and may be come entangled and may cause injury.
Keep loose or flying hair away from this product at all
times.
■Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your
battery tool or when changing accessories. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
■Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or
heat. Following this rule will reduce the risk of explosion
and possibly injury.
■Never use a battery that has been dropped or received
a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
■Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
■Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
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■Do not expose the product to rain. Water entering
the product will increase the risk of electric shock or
malfunction.
■For best results, your battery tool should be charged
in a location where the temperature is more than 10°C
(50°F) but less than 38°C (100°F). Do not store outside
or in vehicles.
■Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water
for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical
attention.
■Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
appliance and safely disposed of.
■Remove the battery pack when storing the product not
to be used for a long period.
■The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
■Ensure that the product is switched off and disconnected
from the supply mains / battery pack before removing
the guard.
■Keep the product dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
■When using the product outdoors, the manufacturer
recommends the use of an RCD device with a trip set
at 30 mA.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also to prevent misuse of the product and possible
injury.
■Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
0°C and 40°C.
■The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between 10°C and
38°C.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between 0°C and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between 0°C and 20°C.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or
conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed
connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do
not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with
the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
■The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power
supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious injury.
■When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
■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 may result in serious personal
injury.
■Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and can be damaged by their
use. Use dry cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
■For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in the product are lubricated with a
sucient amount of high grade lubricant for the life span of
the product under normal operating conditions. Therefore,
no further lubrication is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories
and packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling.
SYMBOLS
Safety alert
VVolts
Direct current
TThe product can be used in a tropical
climate.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the machine.
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Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
Parts or accessories sold separately
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property damage.

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
1. Adjustable head
2. Carry handle
3. Frame
4. Angle adjustment knob
5. 3 speed dial
6. AC adaptor
7. Battery port

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NOTE: There is a 1/2 second delay when switching
between speeds and ON/OFF.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Hybrid air cannon
Model R18HAC
Voltage 18 V
220 - 240V 50Hz
Wattage 55 W
Fan speed 550 / 800 / 1050 rpm
Flow rate 3100 / 4000 / 4400 m3/hr
Drum diameter 45 cm
Drum rotation 220°
Weight - not incl. battery pack 6.9 kg
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model Compatible battery pack
(not included)
Compatible charger
(not included)
Lithium-Ion RB18L13 – RB18L90A
BCS618G
BCL1418IV*
BCL1418..H
RC18..
*for vehicles with 12V DC outlets


RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited,
and is used under license.
© 2020 Techtronic Cordless GP.
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley,
VIC, 3149, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
Imported by:
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