Ryobi R18CLV, Manual

Page 1: ...FRONT PAGE R18CLV ...

Page 2: ...le operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for 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...

Page 3: ...iquid may be ejected from the battery avoid contact If contact accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire explosion or risk of injury Do not ex...

Page 4: ...at 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 a vehicle 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 reg...

Page 5: ...liance Mark RCM The product meets applicable regulatory requirements Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL Parts or accessories sold separately Note Warning ...

Page 6: ...6 Original Instructions ...

Page 7: ... selector switch Trigger switch Handle adjustment knob Telescopic collar Lower shaft Tine guard Handle Operator s manual Outer tine D Inner tine C Inner tine B Outer tine A Hitch pin Crosshead screwdriver Battery pack Charger Tine guard locking slot ...

Page 8: ... if the tine guard is not locked Make sure that the tine guard is locked by pushing it down until it clicks into place Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the product Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury NOTE The product will not operate properly if the tines are installed incorrectly Ins...

Page 9: ... the tine shaft Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine shaft The stamped side should face toward tine B Insert the hitch pin into the holes located on the side of the tine shaft Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gearbox The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gearbox Place a felt washer on the tine shaft Place the outer tine labeled D on the lef...

Page 10: ...10 p 13 p 17 p 11 p 15 Four tine operation Cleaning the tines Two tine operation Storing the product ...

Page 11: ...ded operation at all times 1 Install the battery pack until the latches snap into place Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached before using the product 2 Press the lock out button and squeeze the trigger to start operating the product Use the speed selector switch to increase the power when necessary 3 Pull or push the cultivator while it is digging in the soil s surface ...

Page 12: ...12 Operation NOTE For cultivating ease and safety use a forward and backward motion when using the product WARNING Never operate the product on rocky surfaces ...

Page 13: ... Wait for the product to cool before removing the tines 2 Unlock the hitch pin and remove tine A Install the hitch pin back in place 3 Unlock the hitch pin and remove tine D Install the hitch pin back in place 4 Install the battery pack until the latches snap into place Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached before using the product ...

Page 14: ...14 Operation 1 2 1 2 3 5 5 Press the lock out button and squeeze the trigger to start operating the product Use the speed selector switch to increase the power when necessary ...

Page 15: ...ss the latches on each side of the battery pack to remove the battery pack 2 Unlock the hitch pin and remove tine A 3 Unlock the hitch pin and remove tine D 4 Unlock the tine guard by using a coin or screwdriver to turn the slot counterclockwise 5 Lift up the tine guard ...

Page 16: ...16 Maintenance 6 6 Clean the product with a soft dry cloth and clean the debris from the tines with a stiff brush WARNING Do not use water to clean the tines ...

Page 17: ...he product 1 Press the lock out button to lock the trigger switch in place 2 Press the latches on each side of the battery pack to remove the battery pack 3 Unlatch the telescopic collar and adjust the shaft to its minimum length 4 Latch the telescopic collar back to lock the shaft in place ...

Page 18: ...andle adjustment knob counterclockwise and press the front handle down Turn the knob clockwise to secure the handle 6 Store the product in a cool dry and well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and well away from sources of ignition ...

Page 19: ...150 RC18150U RC18120 RC 18115 BCL1418IV WARNING The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with another They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main application...

Page 20: ...lia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Melbourne Australia Techtronic Industries N Z Limited Unit C 70 Business Parade South Highbrook Auckland 2013 New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited and is used under license 2021 Techtronic Cordless GP ...