Ryobi RM480e - Maintenance

is moved on an inclined surface without
stepping on the brake pedal or engaging the
parking brake. When loading or unloading
the product, do not exceed the maximum
recommended operation angle of 15°.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting
the product for maintenance, cleaning,
storage, or transportation. The blade is
sharp. Keep all body parts away from the
blade while it is exposed.
TRANSPORTING LEAD-ACID
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.
TOWING SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Use common sense when towing
equipment. Too heavy of a load while on a
slope is dangerous. Tyres can lose traction
with the ground and cause you to lose
control of the product.
■ Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights.
■ Total towed weight must not exceed the
maximum towing load of 226.8 kg.
■ Do not attach towed equipment except at
the approved hitch point.
■ Never allow children or others on the towed
equipment.
■ The stopping distance increases with
speed and weight of load being towed.
Travel slowly and allow extra time and
distance to stop.
■ Do not turn sharply when towing. Use
additional caution when turning or operating
under adverse surface conditions. Use
care when reversing.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor
performance, and may void your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed only
by a qualied service technician. Have the
product serviced by an authorised service
centre only.
■ Turn off the product, engage the parking
brake, and remove the start key. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before servicing, cleaning,
or performing any maintenance task.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs
described here. For other repairs, have the
product serviced by an authorised service
centre only.
■ Service on the product and the charger
must be performed by qualified repair
personnel only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could
result in injury to the user or damage to the
product.
■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■ After each use, clean the plastic parts with
a soft, dry cloth. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
■ Keep product free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build up.
■ Do not spray with a garden hose to clean
the product. Use an air moving device,
such as a compressor or leaf blower to
clean the product.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
ensure that the product is in safe working
condition.
■ Be careful during adjustment of the product
to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of
the product.
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