RYOBI RY18HCA-0 Battery Hand Cultivator Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: RYOBI

Table of Contents

RYOBI RY18HCA-0 Battery Hand Cultivator
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
FAQS
References
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RYOBI RY18HCA-0 Battery Hand Cultivator

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Product Information

Specifications :

Model: RY18HCA
Intended Use : Outdoor cultivation and soil loosening
Power Source : Cordless
Designed for : Open domestic garden areas

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

Ensure to read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with the cordless cultivator to prevent electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

Work Area Safety

Keep the work area clean and well-lit to avoid accidents.
Avoid operating the cultivator in explosive atmospheres.
Keep children and bystanders away during operations to maintain control.

Personal Safety

Stay alert and use common sense while operating the cultivator.
Avoid using the tool when tired, or under the influence of substances, or medications.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as eye protection.
Ensure the switch is off before connecting to a power source or carrying the tool to prevent accidental starting.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating the product.

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your cordless cultivator.

INTENDED USE

The cordless cultivator is intended for outdoor use only. The product is designed for cultivating or loosening soil in an open domestic garden area.

Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) product or battery-operated (cordless) product.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while 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 the power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from the frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with a switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected fromthe 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 expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

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.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised service providers.

CULTIVATOR SAFETY WARNINGS

Never carry the product while the product is running.
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the product.
Use the product only in daylight or with good artificial light.
Never allow children or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never operate the product while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards.
While operating the product, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all objects that can be thrown by the product.
Before each use, always visually inspect to see, that the housing is undamaged and that guards and handles are in place and properly secured. Replace worn or damaged components in sets to preserve balance.
Keep hands away from the rotating tines at all times especially when turning on the product.
Turn off the product, and remove the battery pack. Make that all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
before leaving the product unattended
before cleaning the product or clearing a blockage
before checking for any damage after hitting an object
if the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)
before performing maintenance
Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°Cand 40°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the product, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside it. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient temperature is between 0°C and 20°C.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Allow the product to cool down before storing or transporting.
Remove all foreign materials from the product. 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 deicing 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.
Store the product in a location where the ambient temperature is between -10°C and 50°C.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery pack in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations. Follow all special requirements on packaging and labeling
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 battery packs that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

Use only the 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.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Have the product serviced by an authorized service center only.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe working condition.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

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Tine guard
Front handle
Speed selector
Rear handle
Trigger release button
Tine guard screws
Front handle screws
Switch trigger
R-clip
Blade release cap
Pick tine
Battery pack
Charger

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety alert

Read and understand all instructions before operating the product. Follow all warnings and safety instructions.

European Conformity Mark

Eurasian Conformity Mark

British Conformity Mark

Ukraine Conformity Mark

Wear eye protection.

Wear hearing protection.

Do not expose the product to rain or damp conditions.

Keep hands away from rotating tines.

Keep feet away from rotating tines.

Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m away from the operating area.

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately. Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from the equipment. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection points. According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. Your contribution to the reuse and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium, and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable and recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and human health if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Delete personal data from waste equipment, if any.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Note

Warning

WARNING

The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardized 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 applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organizing work patterns.

Product specifications

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RYOBI WARRANTY APPLICATION CONDITIONS

In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered by a warranty as stated below.

The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date when the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use only. So there is no warranty provided in case of professional or commercial use. This warranty applies only on new products.
There is a possibility to extend for a part of the range of power tools (AC/DC) the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of products for the extended warranty is clearly displayed in stores and/or on packaging and is contained within the product documentation. The end user is required to register his/her newly acquired products online within 30 days from the date of purchase. The end user may register for the extended warranty in his/her country of residence if listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent to the storage of their personal data that is required to be entered online. They must also accept the terms and conditions. The registration confirmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended warranty.
The warranty covers all defects of the product during the warranty period due to faults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The warranty is limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty is not validif the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction manual, or hasbeen incorrectly connected to a power supply. This warranty does not apply to:
- any damage to the product that is the result of improper or lack of maintenance
- any product that has been altered or modified
- any product where original identification (trademark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered or removed
- any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual
- any product not displaying the CE approval mark on the rating plate
- any product that has been attempted to be repaired by a non-authorised warranty service centre or without prior authorization by Techtronic Industries
- any product connected to the improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency)
- any product used with inappropriate fuel mixture (fuel, oil, ratio of oil/ fuel mixture)
- any damage caused by external influences (water, chemical, physical, shocks) or foreign substances
- normal wear and tear spare parts
- inappropriate use, overloading of the tool
- use of non-approved accessories or parts
- Accessories provided with the tool or purchased separately including but not limited to blades, saw chains, cutting lines, etc.
- Any periodic adjustments to or maintenance cleaning of carburetors
- Components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear, including but not limited to bump knobs, drive belts, clutch, blades of hedge trimmers or lawn mowers, harness, cable throttle, carbon brushes, power cord, tines, felt washers, hitch pins, blower fans, blower and vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and straps, guide bars, saw chains, hoses, connector fittings, spray nozzles, wheels, spray wands, inner reels, outer spools, cutting lines, spark plugs, air filters, gas filters, mulching blades, etc.
For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI-authorised service station listed for each country in the following list of service station addresses. In some countries, your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the product to the RYOBI service organization. When sending a product to an RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous contents such as petrol, marked with the sender’s address and accompanied by a short description of the fault.
A repair/replacement under this warranty is free of charge. It does not constitute an extension or a new start of the warranty period. Exchanged parts or products become our property. In some countries, delivery charges or postage will have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory rights arising from the purchase of the product remain unaffected.
This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Outside these areas, please contact your authorized RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE

Any request or issue with the product can be addressed to your local authorised service centres (visit www.ryobitools.eu) or directly to: Techtronic Industries GmbH,Max Eyth Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany. Please state the serial number and product type printed on the label.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Cordless cultivator
Brand: RYOBI | Manufacturer1

Model number2
Serial number range3

We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product mentioned below fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following European Directives, European Regulations and harmonised standards Authorised to compile the technical file:5

Techtronic Industries GmbH
- Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
RY18HCA
48609501000001 – 48609501999999
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU,
Alexander Krug, Managing Director
- Techtronic Industries GmbH
- Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
- EN IEC 55014-2:2021, EN IEC 63000:2018
- EN 62841-1:2015, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN IEC 55014-1:2021,

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer : Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product mentioned below
Cordless cultivator
Brand: RYOBI
Model number : RY18HCA
Serial number range: 48609501000001 – 48609501999999

fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following Regulations: S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended), S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended), S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended) and that the following designated standards have been used:

BS EN 62841-1:2015, BS EN ISO 12100:2010,
BE EN IEC 55014-1:2021, BS EN IEC 55014-2:2021,BE EN IEC 63000:2018