Ryobi RPT4545M - ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS; EXTENDED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE; MAINTENANCE

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WARNING
Check that all the shaft couplings on the extension pole
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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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cool dry and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
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Ŷ For transportation, secure the machine against
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MAINTENANCE
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Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
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Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
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product to your nearest authorised service center for
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exercise extreme caution when cleaning, lubricating and
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Ŷ Switch off and disconnect from the mains before
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Ŷ After each use, clean the body and handles of the
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Ŷ 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
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rust preventative and lubricant spray to apply an even
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spray product check with your local authorised service
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Ŷ You may wish to lubricate the blades lightly before use
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Ŷ Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure the product is in safe
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properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
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INTENDED USE
The product is only intended for use outdoors by a single
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reasons the product must be adequately controlled by
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is intended to cut and trim hedges, shrubs and similar
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RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
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operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:
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RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome
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cold and dampness, diet, smoking and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development of these
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operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
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the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists
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If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
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