RYOBI RY18CVA 18V ONE+ Cordless Garden Cultivator Bare Tool Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: RYOBI

Table of Contents

RYOBI RY18CVA 18V ONE+ Cordless Garden Cultivator Bare Tool
MAINTENANCE
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
- SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
- SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

RYOBI RY18CVA 18V ONE+ Cordless Garden Cultivator Bare Tool

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

INTENDED USE

The cordless cultivator is intended only for outdoor use by a standing operator walking with the product. For safety reasons, the product must be adequately controlled by using two-handed operation at all times. The product is designed for cultivating or loosening soil in an open domestic garden area. The maximum working depth of the product is 10 cm deep and 20 cm wide. The product should be used only as described in this manual. Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and speciﬁ cations 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) 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 which 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 power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising 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 jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from 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 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 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 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 expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause 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 product serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

CULTIVATOR SAFETY WARNINGS

Use the product across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
Never pick up or carry the product while the motor is running.
Use the product only in daylight or with good artificial light.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times, especially on slopes. Walk, never run.
Do not use the product near drop-offs, ditches, excessively steep slopes, or embankments. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the ground to dry.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating tines at all times and especially when turning on the motor.
Turn off the product, and remove the battery pack. Make sure 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 machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)
- before performing
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the product.
Never allow children or people 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. maintenance
While operating the product, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. 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 which 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.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in ﬂuid or allow 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.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Turn off the product, and remove the battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 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 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 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 battery packs that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

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.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Have the product serviced by an authorized service centre 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

Lock-out button
Speed selection switch
Trigger switch
Handle
Handle adjustment knob
Telescopic collar
Lower shaft
Tine guard
Tine guard locking slot
Operator’s manual
Outer tine D
Inner tine C
Inner tine B
Outer tine A
Hitch pin
Battery pack
Charger

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety alert
Beware of thrown or ﬂ
ying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m away from the operating area.
Read and understand all instructions before operating the product. Follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Do not expose to rain or damp condition
Guaranteed sound power level
Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines.
European Conformity Mark
British Conformity Mark
EurAsian Conformity Mark
Ukraine Conformity Mark
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.