RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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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 injury to yourself and 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.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
their explanations, 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. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital
to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING:
When using battery trimmers,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury. Carefully read
and understand the entire Operator's Manual
before using your trimmer. Pay close
attention to the Operating Instructions and
Safety Warnings.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for battery leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment that are
cracked, chipped, or damaged. Make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and securely fastened.
Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly
attached, and positioned as recommended. Failure to
do so can result in personal injury to the operator and
bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your
unit in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock
hazard.
• Do not use the unit in the rain.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
• Use only 0.080 in (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi
replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line,
wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a
dangerous projectile.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and
feet.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all
children, bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m)
radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from
thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to
wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the
motor and cutting attachment immediately.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY TRIMMERS
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when
tool is not operating. Take care when performing
maintenance or service.
• Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the unit.
• Use only the charging station provided with your unit
or optional Battery & Charger Accessory Kit, model
300028. Do Not substitute any other charging means.
Use of another charging means could cause batteries
to explode, resulting in possible serious personal
injury.
• Do not charge unit in rain or in wet locations.
• Your unit should be charged in a location where the
temperature is more than 50˚F (10˚C) but less than
100˚F (38˚C).
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR CHARGING STANDS
AND LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
• Before using charging stand, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on charging stand,
and product using charging stand.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only sealed lead-acid
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
