ryobi GS12V OPERATOR’S MANUAL

GS12V – GS12VX

12 Volt - Battery Grass Shears

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA

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IMPORTANT MANUAL

DO NOT THROW AWAY

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.

This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the entire operator’s manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

Dial 1-800-345-8746 in the United States and 1-800-265-6778 in Canada to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

Do not return the unit to the retailer.

Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is missing and no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be replaced before using this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.	Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 3-5
	A. Safety and International Symbols	. . . . 5
II.	Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 6-9
	A. Know Your Battery Grass Shears	. . . . 6
	B. Battery and Charging Stand . . . .	. . . . 6
	C. Charging Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .6
	D. Charging Stand Mounting . . . . . .	. . . . 6
	E. To Charge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 7
	F. To Install Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 8
	G. To Remove Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 8
	H. Lock-Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 8
	I. To use Grass Shears . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 9
IlI.	Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9-10
	A. Blade Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 9
	B. Replacing the Blades . . . . . . . . . .	. . .10
	C. To Recycle Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
IV.	Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 11
	A. Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .11
	B. Storing the Grass Shears . . . . . . . .	. . 11
IV.	Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 11
V.	Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 11

VI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CONTENTS OF CARTON

MODEL GS12V

•Battery Grass Shears

•Blade Cover

•Operator’s Manual

•Product Registration Card

•12V Battery

•12V Charger

•Charging Stand

•Wallspacers, Anchors and Screws

MODEL GS12VX

•Battery Grass Shears

•Blade Cover

•Operator’s Manual

•Product Registration Card

WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning your units operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. A wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses, or standard safety glasses with side shields is recommended.

SAFETY WARNINGS

THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE DANGERS. THE SAFETY SYMBOLS, AND THE EXPLANATIONS WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR CAREFUL ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING. THE SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT BY THEMSELVES ELIMINATE ANY DANGER.

THE INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS THEY GIVE ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER ACCIDENT PREVENTION MEASURES.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

WARNING: When using this electric gardening tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the

Operator’s Manual before using your grass shears. Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions and Safety Warnings.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION:

•Read all instructions carefully. Become familiar with the products controls and the proper use of the unit.

•Dress correctly for outside work. Wearing sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear, and safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields are recommended. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Long hair must be pulled back and secured off shoulders and neck. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or articles such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc.

•BE ALERT. Pay attention to the task. Do not use power equipment when fatigued.

•RISK OF CUT. Keep hands away from blades. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure battery is removed and trigger is not engaged when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp or lift unit by the exposed cutting blades.

•GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD - Do not use grass shears in rain, in wet locations, or on wet surfaces.

•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - Keep all bystanders away, especially children and pets.

•Use grass shears properly. Use only for trimming grass in close areas, as described in the operating instructions. To prevent serious personal injury and product failure, do not use to trim hedges or branches. Do not abuse the unit. Never force the grass shears to work at a faster pace than it was designed for.

•DO NOT overreach or use on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.

SAFETY WARNINGS

•Avoid unintentional starting of grass shears. Before inserting battery into grass shears, be sure lock-off button is not pressed forward. Do not carry grass shears with finger on trigger.

•Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

•Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards, such as sharp blades, even when tool is not operating. Always remove the battery before servicing the tool.

•Maintain grass shears with care. Keep the handle dry and clean, and free from oil and grease. Inspect the grass shears periodically. Should damage occur, have the unit repaired by an authorized service dealer.

•Always use a clean cloth when cleaning the unit. Never use strong detergents, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean the case.

•Clean, sharp blades are needed for best and safest performance. Follow maintenance instructions.

•When not in use, store grass shears indoors in a dry place, up high or in a locked area, out of the reach of children.

•For service or repair, take the grass shears to your authorized dealer. See that only identical replacement parts are used. The use of non-standard parts, or other accessories or attachments not designed for this unit, could result in serious injury to the user or damage the grass shears, and void your warranty.

•Before using charging stand, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on charging stand, and product using charging stand.

•USE ONLY A RYOBI BATTERY THAT WAS DESIGNED FOR YOUR GRASS SHEARS. Use of any other 12 volt nickel-cadmium battery may cause personal injury and damage the unit. See Battery and Charging Stand.

•Always exercise care in handling the battery. Conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys, should never be used around an un-installed battery. Contact with these materials may overheat the battery or conductor, resulting in personal injury.

•USE ONLY THE RYOBI CHARGING STAND THAT WAS DESIGNED FOR ITS MATCHING BATTERY. Use of any other charging stand could promote batteries to explode, causing serious personal injury. See Battery and

Charging Stand.

•Do not use 12V charger in rain or snow.

•DO NOT PLACE GRASS SHEARS OR ITS BATTERY NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. It might explode.

•DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY IN A DAMP OR WET LOCATION. Your grass shears should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50˚ F (10˚ C) but less than 100˚ F (38˚ C).

•To reduce risk of injury, charge only Ryobi nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage. See Battery and Charging Stand.

•To reduce risk of damage to charger cord, pull by the cord plug, rather than cord, when disconnecting 12V charger.

•Make sure charger cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

•DO NOT OPERATE 12V CHARGER WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. Inspect the charger cord periodically. If damaged, have it replaced immediately by an authorized service dealer.

•Do not operate 12V charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to

an authorized service dealer.

•Do not disassemble 12V charger; take it to an authorized service dealer when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

•To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the 12V charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Do not use 12V charger outdoors.

•Disconnect 12V charger from power supply when not in use.

•Never dispose of the battery in a fire, as the cell may explode. DO NOT disassemble or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is toxic and corrosive, and may cause serious personal injury. Battery should be recycled; call 1-800-8 BATTERY for recycling information.

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