Ryobi OHT1850 User manual

CORDLESS HEDGETRIMMER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OHT1850
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY
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Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
mounting and operating this machine.
Subject to technical modifications.
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WARNING:
ThetoolsshouldbeoperatedwiththeONE+battery
pack.
When using battery operated tools basic safety
precaution should always be followed to
reduce
the risk of fire, leaking batteries and personal
injury, including the following.
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Do not use this machine in wet weather
conditions!
Wear protective clothing and boots
Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves.
Keep all bystanders at least 15m away.
GENERAL POWERTOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING:
Readallsafetywarningsandallinstructions.Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire 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
■Keepworkareacleanand welllit. Clutteredordark 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
isanincreasedriskofelectricshockifyourbodyisearthed
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
fromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts. Damagedor
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
■Whenoperating apowertool outdoors,useanextension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
■Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationisunavoidable,
usearesidualcurrentdevice(RCD)protectedsupply.Use
of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
NOTE: The term “residual current device (RCD)” may be
replacedbytheterm“groundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)”
or “earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB)”.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sensewhenoperatingapowertool.Donotuseapowertool
whileyouaretiredorundertheinfluenceofdrugs,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.Protectiveequipmentsuchasdustmask,non-
skidsafety shoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionusedfor
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 energizing
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
■Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
powertoolon.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedtoarotating
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, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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