Ryobi EXPAND-IT ALT04G, Operator'S Manual

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your line trimmer attachment.
INTENDED USE
This product is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual and can be considered responsible for their
actions. This product is only intended for use outdoors in a
well ventilated area. For safety reasons, the product must
be adequately controlled by using two-handed operation.
This product is designed for cutting grass, light weeds,
and other similar vegetation at or about ground level.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the
ground surface.
This product should not be used to cut or trim hedges,
bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not
or about ground surface level.
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury. This attachment is suitable for use with
petrol power heads ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■ For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the attachment. Follow
all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety
instructions listed below, can result in serious
personal injury.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
the product.
■ Wear safety glasses or goggles and hearing
protection when operating the product, in accordance
with EN 166.
■ Wear heavy long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, shorts, jewelry of any kind,
or go barefoot.
■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the line head.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m
away.
■ Do not operate the product when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hot surfaces.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
■ Do not touch areas around the silencer or engine of
the power head, these parts get hot from operation.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
■ Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug
wire before refuelling, cleaning, maintenance or
storage except for carburetor adjustments.
■ Inspect the product before each use for loose
fasteners, damaged or missing parts. Correct before
using the attachment. Failure to do so can cause
serious injury.
■ Check for damaged parts. Before further use of
the appliance, any part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service center.
■ Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance,
possible injury, and will void your warranty.
■ Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment
or accessory on the product which was not provided
with the product or identified as appropriate for use
with the product in the operator’s manual.
■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held
tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s
Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may
include tingling, numbness and blanching of the
fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness,
diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to
contribute to the development of these symptoms. It
is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent
of exposure may contribute to the condition. There
are measures that can be taken by the operator to
possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm.
It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing
to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure
per day.