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 atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by them-
selves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper acci-
dent prevention measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates dan-
ger, 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.
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.
•
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
•
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
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 so can result
in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as
well as damage to the unit
•
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.
•
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 ft. (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
engine and cutting attachment immediately.
•
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the neutral position. Make all
adjustments or repairs before using unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors
can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
•
Store fuel only in containers specifically designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.
•
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
•
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in
place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
•
Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area
outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping
engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.
Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.
•
Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the area
while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
•
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
•
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Long sleeve shirts are recommended.
•
Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•
The cutting attachment shield must always be in
place while operating the unit as a trimmer. Do not
operate unit without both trimming lines extended,
and the proper line installed. Do not extend the
trimming line beyond the length of the shield.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
