Ryobi 780r, Operator'S Manual, Page: 8 / 32

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment
shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting
attachment.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned.
These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned
off they remain hot for a short time.
• TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause
severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets,
at least 50 feet (15 m.) away from the cutting area. The cutting
attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer
cutting attachment.
• BRUSHCUTTERS Replace dull blade.
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.
SYMBOL MEANING
• CHOKE CONTROL
A • FULL CHOKE position.
B • PARTIAL CHOKE position.
C • RUN position.