Ryobi OED1850, Original Instructions Manual

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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

 WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product 

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your 

tool, 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. 

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

RYOBI 18 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with features 

that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximise battery life. 

If the product stops during use, the following may be the 

causes:

■

The maximum current draw of the battery pack has 

been exceeded, causing it to automatically stop 

powering the product. Release the trigger to reset the 

product and pull the trigger to resume operation.

■

Excessive temperatures will cause the battery pack to 

stop powering the product. Feel the battery pack; if it is 

too warm, allow it to cool down.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■

Stop the product, remove the battery pack, and allow 

the product to cool down before storing or transporting.

■

Clean all foreign material from the product.

■

Do not store or transport the product with the battery 

packs fitted. Remove and secure the battery packs 

separately. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-

ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep  

the product away from corrosive agents, such as 

garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the 

product outdoors.

■

For transportation in vehicles, secure the product 

against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons 

or damage to the product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery pack 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

 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  qualified  service 

technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised 

service centre only. When servicing, use only original 

replacement parts.

 WARNING

To  avoid  serious  personal  injury,  always  remove 

the battery pack from the product when cleaning or 

performing any maintenance.

■

Turn off and remove the battery pack before conducting 

any maintenance or cleaning work.

■

You  may  make  adjustments  and  repairs  described  in 

this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised 

service agent.

■

After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry brush. 

Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or 

replaced by an authorised service centre.

■

Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals 

for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe 

working condition. Any part that is damaged should be 

properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service 

centre.

■

Bring the product to an authorised service centre to 

replace damaged or unreadable labels.

■

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 

commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. 

Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

 WARNING

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.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be 

repaired or replaced by the customer. All the other parts 

should be replaced at an authorised service centre.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still 

impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk 

factors. The following hazards may arise during use, and 

the operator should pay special attention to avoid the 

following: 

■

injury caused by vibration

–

Hold the product by designated handles and restrict 

working time and exposure.

■

injury

 caused by exposure to noise

–

Wear hearing protection and limit exposure.

■

injury caused by flying debris.

–

Wear eye protection at all times.