Call us first, Maintenance troubleshooting – Ryobi P2700 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
CALL US FIRST
For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
call the Ryobi
®
Help Line!
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure
your complete satisfaction.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Tines will not oscillate
Tines are clogged by dirt and 
debris.
Remove the battery pack, then remove any 
obstruction from the tines.
Motor fails to start when switch 
trigger is depressed
Battery is not secure.
 
Battery is not charged.
To secure the battery pack, make sure the latches 
on each side of the battery pack snap into place.
Charge the battery pack according to the instructions 
included with your model.
The tines stop oscillating
The unit is overloaded.
Release the switch trigger and raise the tines. Restart 
the cultivator and slowly lower the tines back to their 
original depth.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause 
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to 
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in 
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible 
serious injuries.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the 
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing 
any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, 
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. 
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate 
this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. 
Please call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service 
center for assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use 
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or 
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.