Ryobi One+ Easy Starter, OES18N Original Instructions Manual

OES18N

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

One+ Easy Starter

Important!

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

Subject to technical modification.

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your One+ easy starter.

INTENDED USE

The One+ easy starter is intended to be used only by
adults who have read and understood the instructions and
warnings in this manual plus the manual for the product
to be started and can be considered responsible for their
actions.

It is designed to provide an electric start function to
compatible outdoor or gardening products fi tted with petrol
engines having a dedicated EasyStart port.

Do not use the One+ easy starter for any other purpose.
It is not intended to be used as a drill or as a screw driver

and should never be fi tted with accessories other than
those provided and described in this manual.

Never fi t with a battery or power source not provided with
this tool or described in this manual.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure

to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instruction for future reference.

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

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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.

■ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded

■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.

■ If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

electric shock.

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 dust

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injury.

■ 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 in

unexpected situations.

■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
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.

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

the battery pack 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.

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■ Maintain power tools. 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.

BATTERY TOOL CARE AND USE

■ 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.

SERVICE

■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts. This

will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.

ONE+ EASY STARTER SAFETY WARNINGS

■ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the fastener may
contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.

■ When not in use or when transporting or storing the

One+ easy starter, always remove the battery.

■ The One+ easy starter must only be fitted with the starter

bit provided. Do not attempt to fit other accessories to
the starter.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

■ Read and fully understand the warnings and instructions

in this manual. Ensure that you read and fully understand
the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual
for the product you are intending to start. Pay particular
attention to fuel safety, breathing of exhaust fumes, and
contact with moving blades or cutters.

■ Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

■ Use the right tool. Use the product for the purpose it

is intended.

■ Do not use the product if the start button will not turn the

product off or on. A product that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

■ Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such

as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

■ Do not modify the product in any way.

■ Do not operate the product in wet or damp conditions.

■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the

product.

■ Never attempt to use an incomplete product or one

fitted with an unauthorised modification.

■ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use

common sense when using the product.

■ Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the product only in

daylight or good artificial light.

WARNING

If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.

OPERATION

■ When using the One+ easy starter to start your Ryobi

petrol-powered garden tool, it is not necessary to pull the
starter rope. There is an EasyStart port on the rear or on
the top of the engine of your garden tools. It has a small
hole in the centre into which the starter bit is inserted.
Around this hole are circular grooves and ridges which
help to locate the One+ easy starter in the correct
position and press the safety interlock pin. Depending
on which type of Ryobi garden tool you are attempting
to start, there will be either a triangular symbol or a
pentagon symbol marked nearby. This symbol shows
you which shape of the starter bit must be inserted into
your engine to start it.

■ Safety instructions and warnings are different for each

type of garden tool, so you must read and understand
the instruction manual for that specific tool. There are
also differences between garden tools on how to set the
throttle and choke controls etc. in order to effectively
start the engine and allow it to run efficiently. You must
therefore read the specific details about your garden
tool before you attempt to use the One+ easy starter to
start your engine.

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QUICK GUIDE TO ONE+ EASY STARTER

WARNING

Before each use, ensure the One+ easy starter will not
operate by pressing the start button when the starter is
not attached to the petrol engine. If the starter bit turns,
do not use the starter. Bring the product to an authorised
service centre for repair.

WARNING

Before each use, ensure that the starter bit rotates in one
direction only. If the starter bit rotates in both directions,
do not use the starter. Obtain a replacement starter bit
from an authorised retailer or service centre.

■ If the One+ easy starter does not engage properly

into the EasyStart port on the petrol engine, rotate
the exposed bit by hand until the starter is properly
engaged.
NOTE: The starter bit will only rotate in one direction
due to the one-way bearing inside it.

■ Prepare and check if your garden tool is in safe

condition to start. Read its instruction manual.

■ Check for the triangle or pentagon symbol beside

the EasyStart port on your garden tool engine. Insert
the starter bit into your One+ easy starter with the
corresponding starter bit shape facing out.

■ Insert the battery pack into the One+ easy starter.

■ Set the throttle and choke as specified in the instruction

manual for your garden tool.

■ Insert the One+ easy starter into the port on the engine.

Make sure the starter is properly seated, otherwise the
safety interlock will not allow the starter to work and you
may damage the starter or the engine.

■ Press the start button on the starter and allow it to turn

over the engine for less than 4 seconds or until the
engine starts. Wait for few seconds before turning over
the engine again.

■ Release the start button, remove the starter, and place

it down in a safe position.

■ Adjust the choke and throttle of the garden tool engine

as directed in its instruction manual for efficient running
and operation.

■ Use the garden tool to complete the task.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■ Stop the product, remove the battery, and allow both to

cool before storing or transporting

■ Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a

cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. For extra safety, store the battery separately
from the electrical starter. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Do not store outdoors.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery 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 batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance and may void
your warranty.

WARNING

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return the
product to your nearest authorised service centre for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.

■ Remove the battery before adjusting, maintaining, or

cleaning the product.

■ You may make adjustments and repairs described in

this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised
service agent.

■ After each use, clean the body and handles of the

product with a soft, dry cloth.

WARNING

Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum­based products, penetrating lubricant, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.

WARNING

If the starter bit is damaged or the one way bearing built
into it does not function, the whole starter bit should be
replaced before use. The use of a damaged starter bit
may result in personal injury or damage to the product.

RESIDUAL RISK

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the
operator should pay special attention to avoid the following: