Ryobi RSC-450 Operation manual

RSC-450

M5x10M5 flat washer
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ST5.2x9.5
ST4.2x13
M4 flat washer
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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.
To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read
through this OWNER’S MANUAL before using the
product.
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General Safety Rules
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
• To operate this device safely, the user must have read
and understood these instructions for use before using the
device for the first time.
• Observe all safety instructions! Failure to do so may cause
harm to you and others.
• Retain all instructions for use, and safety instructions for
future reference.
• If you sell or pass the device on, you must also hand over
these operating instructions.
• The device must only be used when it functions properly.
If the product or part of the product is defective, it must be
taken out of operation and disposed of correctly.
• Keep children away from the device! Keep the device out
of the way of children and other unauthorised persons.
• Do not overload the device. Do not use the device for
purposes for which it is not intended.
• Exercise caution and only work when in good condition: If
you are tired, ill, if you have ingested alcohol, medication
or illegal drugs, do not use the device, as you are not in a
condition to use it safely.
• This product is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) or who are limited in their physical,
sensory or mental capacities or who lack experience
and/or knowledge of the product unless they are
supervised, or have been instructed on how to use the
product, by a person responsible for their safety.
• Ensure that children are not able to play with the device.
• Always comply with all applicable domestic and
international safety, health, and working regulations.
When used for its intended purpose, this device corresponds
to the state of the art, as well as to the current safety
requirements at the time of its introduction.
The spreader is intended for the distribution of fertilisers,
seed, winter spreading material, and similar in the garden
and on non-commercial pieces of land.
The device is not suitable for commercial or industrial use.
Any other type of use is inappropriate. Improper use or
modifications to the device or the use of components that
are not tested and approved by the manufacturer may result
in unforeseen damage!
Any use that deviates from its intended use and is not
included in these instructions is considered unauthorised use
and relieves the manufacturer from his or her legal liability.
• When filling the container with fertiliser or granulates
containing herbicides, load only the amount needed in
the short term.
• When spreading fertiliser or granulates containing
herbicides, follow the instructions and warnings provided
by the manufacturer. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
If contact occurs, wash thoroughly with water. If it comes
into contact with the eyes, seek medical assistance
immediately.
• Do not leave the spreader unsupervised.
DESCRIPITION
SPECIFICATIONS
ASSEMBLY
SEEDING CART SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTENDED USE
Capacity:
Spreading size:
Working width:
Wheel diameter:
Handle diameter:
Net weight:
12L
0-8mm
450mm
197mm
20mm
2.3kg
1. Upper handle
2. Lower handle
3. Intermediate piece
4. Wheel cap
5. Wheel
6. Spreader
7. Support leg
8. Spreading quantity adjust lever
INSTALL THE WHEELS (Fig. 1)
1. Fit the wheel (5) onto axis and then tighten by using
M5x10 screw and M5 flat washer.
2. Put on wheel cap (4).
3. Repeat on other side.
ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE
1. Insert upper handle (1) into lower handle (2). (Fig. 2)
2. Locate the whole handle on intermediate piece B.
(Fig. 3, Fig. 4)
3. Screw intermediate piece A to B by using six ST4.2x13
screws. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4)
4. Locate the handle into spreader, tighten by using two
ST5.2x9.5 screws. (Fig. 5)
INSTALL THE SUPPORT LEG (Fig. 6)
1. Insert the support leg (7) into spreader (6) as shown;
2. Tighten by using ST4.2x13 screw and M4 flat washer.

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MAINTENANCE AND STORING
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual ”
WARNING!
OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE SPREADING QUANTITY
DETERMINING THE SPREADING QUANTITY
TROUBLESHOOTING
Disposal of excess material for spreading
Disposal of the appliance
If you are unable to correct a fault yourself, please contact
our technical support directly.
Please note that improperly conducted repairs will void your
rights under warranty and may cause you additional
expenses.
Improperly conducted repairs may prevent your product from
working safely. Such repairs will endanger you and your
surroundings.
Press the lever (8) out of its notch, set the desired position,
and allow the lever to engage again. (Fig. 7)
Depending on the material being spread, the size and weight
of the grains vary. Humidity influences the grain size. For this
reason, it is not possible to give exact setting
recommendations.
Manufacturer’s information generally relates to 1m².
Determine individual settings as follows:
• Unfold a newspaper approximately approximately 1m² in
size, and lay it on the ground.
• Choose a narrow setting on the spreader.
• Run over the newspaper with the spreader, measure the
amount spread (e.g. on kitchen scales) and compare with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Setting values
As grass seeds in particular have different grain sizes
according to type and moisture content, a binding general
setting for grass seeds is not possible. Please however
remember that if you make one pass lengthways across your
lawn surface, and one pass crossways, double the amount
is applied.
Setting guidelines
• Lawn seed 2–3
• Fertiliser 3–4
Spreading table
Fertiliser
NOTE:
Lever setting
The following table serves as a guideline, and because of
the multiplicity of manufacturers and products cannot be
complete.
Never use unhydrated lime.
green grain
Compo Rasen Floranid
Compo Rasen Floranid with weed killer
Compo Rasen Floranid with moss killer
Compo lawn fertiliser plus guano
Cornufera Standard lawn fertiliser with long-term effect
Cornufera lawn fertiliser with moss killer
Cornufera lawn fertiliser with weed killer
Neudorff Bio Rasen Azet
Oscorna Rasaflor organic
Spiess-Urania Scotts universal fertiliser
Wolf lawn nutrient with long-term effect
Wolf moss killer plus lawn fertiliser
Wolf weed killer plus lawn fertiliser
Sand or salt
4/5
4
4
4
5/6
5/6
4
3/4
6
4
2/3
2/3
4
2/3
depending on grain size
Spreading
• Before loading the material to be spread, set the lever to 0
(closed).
• Load the material to be spread.
• Set the desired spreading amount by adjusting the lever.
• Apply the material by moving at a steady walking pace.
The material is spread when moving forwards or backwards.
However, the spreader should be pushed wherever possible
(forwards motion).
CLEANING
Cleaning the machine
• Empty the spreader after each use.
• Remove any coarse dirt.
It is preferable to clean the spreader without wetting it.
If necessary:
• Rinse the spreader out with water and let it dry.
In the case of a brief absence and of increasing wind place
the spreader in a sheltered area.
MAINTENANCE
• Regularly check the connections.
STORING
• The product is sensitive to frost. Store the product for the
winter where it is dry and well ventilated.
Excess material should be given back in the original
packaging. Spreader material should not come into the
environment in an uncontrolled manner. Its disposal should
comply with local authority requirements.
This appliance must not be disposed of with regular
household waste! Dispose of the appliance in the appropriate
manner. For more information, consult your community
waste disposal service.
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging consists of cardboard and correspondingly
marked plastics that can be recycled.
• Make these materials available for recycling.
DANGER!
When taking a break from work and for transporting, set the
lever to 0 (closed).
NOTE:

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NOTE

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NOTE

RYOBI POWER EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY
Subject to the warranty conditions below, this
RYOBItool (hereinafter called “the Product”),
is warranted by Ryobi (herein called “the
Company”) to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for a period of 24 months
from the date of original purchase covering
both parts and labour. Under the terms of
this warranty, the repair or replacement of
any part shall be the opinion of the Company
or its authorised agent. Should service
become necessary during the warranty
period, the owner should contact the
authorised Ryobi retailer from whom the
product was purchased, or the nearest
Company branch office. In order to obtain
warranty service, the owner must include the
Sales Docket and Warranty Certificate to
confirm date of purchase. This Product is
sold by the dealer or agent as principal and
the dealer has no authority from the Company
to give any additional warranty or guarantee
on the Company’s behalf except as herein
contained or herein referred to.
Warranty Conditions
This warranty only applies provided that the
Product has been used in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations under
normal use and reasonable care (in the
opinion of the Company) and such warranty
does not cover consumable components,
damage, malfunction or failure resulting from
misuse, neglect, abuse, or used for a purpose
for which it was not designed, or is not suited
and no repairs, alterations or modifications
havebeen attempted by other than an
Authorised Service Agent. This guarantee
will not apply if the tool is damaged by
accident or if repairs arise from normal wear
and tear.
Accessories such as bits,blades, sanding
discs, cutting lines, etc., are excluded from
this guarantee. Normal consumable parts,
such as carbon brushes, bearings, chucks,
cord assembly’s, spark plugs, recoil pulleys
and bump head assembly’s are specifically
excluded from this guarantee.
The Company accepts no additional liability
pursuant to this warranty for the costs of
traveling or transportation of the Product or
parts to and from the sevice dealer or agent
-which costs are not included in the warranty.
Nothing herein shall have the effect of
excluding, restricting or modifying any
conditions, warranty, right or liability imposed,
to the extent only that such exclusion,
restriction or modification would render any
term herein void.
THIS WARRANTY FORM
SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES.
For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-warranty service), please
keep your purchase docket and this form, completed with the following particulars.
PURCHASED FROM:.........................................................................................................
ADDRESS OF DEALER:....................................................................................................
DATE:......................... MODEL NO................................ SERIAL NO.................................
Present this form with your Purchase Docket when Warranty Service is required.
STEVENS & CO (Pty) Ltd
604, 16th Street, Randjespark
Midrand, South Africa
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
email: [email protected]
P O Box 4059
HALFWAY HOUSE
1685, South Africa