User manual RYOBI OPP1820

[. . . ] ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Cordless Pole Saw OPP1820 RPP1820Li Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications. Safety GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS serious personal injury. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. [. . . ] Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. operating the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud's Syndrome. After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation. If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms. For prolonged tool life and safe operation, the recommended cutting capacity of this product is 101 mm (4 in. ) and smaller. Cutting logs with a diameter larger than this will cause excess wear on your tool. The product can cut logs with a maximum diameter of 153 mm (6 in. ), but should only be done rarely and with caution. Any power tool is potentially lethal if used inappropriately. It is strongly suggested that you seek professional training in the safety and use of this tool. Do not use the machine in any position that causes any part to come within 10 m of overhead electrical lines. Beware of falling branches or those rebound after hitting the ground. Wear head and eye protection to prevent injury from falling debris. Keep a firm footing and balance during operation. Operate the unit using the harness supplied. Make sure it is adjusted to a suitable size. Keep a firm grip on the pruner handles at all time. Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. In some cases, this may cause fast reverse action, kicking the unit up and back or down and back towards the operator. The operator can lose control of the device, and that could result in serious personal injury. [. . . ] Parts flung out from the saw chain (cutting hazards). Material flung out from the cutting process or falling branches. Loss of hearing, if no ear protection is used during work. 94 Guaranteed sound power level is 94 dB. ICONS IN THIS MANUAL INTENDED USE This product is intended for cutting and pruning of small limbs and branches which are high in the tree whilst the operator maintains a steady footing on the ground. It is not intended to be used whilst climbing or as a conventional chainsaw for close quarter limbing and pruning of material at ground level. [. . . ]