RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Be sure the cutting attachment is not in
contact with anything before starting the unit.
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Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial
light.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting
position whenever pulling the starter rope.
The operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting. See
Starting/Stopping
Instructions.
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Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the
purpose intended.
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Do not overreach. Always keep proper
footing and balance.
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Always hold the unit with both hands when
operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front
and rear handle or grips.
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Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance
from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to
stop the cutting attachment when it is
rotating.
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Do not touch the engine or muffler. These
parts get extremely hot from operation. When
turned off they remain hot for a
short time.
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Do not operate the engine faster than the
speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not
run the engine at high speed when not
cutting.
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Always stop the engine when cutting is
delayed or when walking from one cutting
location to another.
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If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Do not operate
before repairing damage. Do not operate the
unit with loose or damaged parts.
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Stop and switch the engine to off for
maintenance, repair, or for changing the
cutting attachment or other attachments.
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Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts
when servicing this unit. These parts are
available from your authorized service
dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or
attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this
unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to
the user, or damage to the unit, and void
your warranty.
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Keep unit clean of vegetation and other
materials. They may become lodged
between the cutting attachment and shield.
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To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler
and spark arrestor, keep the engine and
muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon build up.
WHILE OPERATING WITH
CUTTING BLADE
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Read and understand all safety warnings
before operating this unit.
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Always use the shoulder harness when using
the brush blade accessory.
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Keep the handle between the operator
and cutting attachment or blade at all times.
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NEVER cut with the cutting blade located
over 30 inches (76 cm) or more above the
ground level.
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Blade thrust
may occur when the spinning
blade contacts an object that it does not
immediately cut.
Blade thrust
can be violent
enough to cause the unit and/or operator to
be propelled in any direction , and possibly
lose control of the unit.
Blade thrust
can
occur without warning if the blade snags,
stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in
areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.
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For operation with the brush blade, do not
cut anything thicker than 1/2 inch or a violent
kickback could occur.
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Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade
when it is rotating.
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A coasting blade can cause injury while it
continues to spin after the engine is stopped
or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain
proper control until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
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Do not run the unit at high speed when
not cutting.
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If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired before attempting further
operations. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that
are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
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Do not sharpen the cutting blade.
Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip
to break off while in use. This can result in
severe personal injury. Replace the blade.
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Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel
excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of
trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts,
bolts or damage before continuing. Repair
or replace affected parts as necessary.
