Ryobi EXPAND-IT RYSWP25, Operator'S Manual

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4 — English
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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For household use only.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the sweeper
when crossing gravel or rocky surfaces.
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If the sweeper strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
• Release the switch trigger and wait until the unit comes
to a complete stop.
• Remove the spark plug wire, disconnect from the power
supply, or remove the battery pack.
• Thoroughly inspect the sweeper for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to
operate the sweeper.
 Only operate the sweeper in accordance with the
operating instructions provided in this operator’s manual.
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Never operate the sweeper close to your feet. Keep the
sweeper a minimum of twelve inches from your feet at
all times.
 Do not touch rotating brushes during operation.
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Coasting brushes can cause injury while they continue
spinning after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger
released.
 Replace damaged brushes immediately. Damaged
brushes can cause the tool to vibrate excessively, become
unbalanced, or become hard to control. Always make sure
brushes are installed correctly and securely fastened before
each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
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Use only the manufacturer’s replacement brushes intended
for use on this tool. Do not use any other brushes. To install
any other brand brushes to this tool can result in serious
personal injury.
 Always stop the engine or motor and remove the spark
plug wire, disconnect from the power supply, or remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the sweeper attachment. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the sweeper attachment accidentally.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.
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Ensure handle is mounted in accordance with the
assembly instructions in this manual.
 Dress Properly – Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do
not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry or anything that
can be caught in moving parts. Secure long hair above
shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
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Brush thrust is a reaction force that occurs when the
rotating brushes contact the cleaning surface. This
contact causes the sweeper to “thrust” itself toward the
operator as the brushes begin to turn. This reaction can
be violent enough to cause the operator to lose control
of the unit. Brush thrust can occur without warning, but
it is more likely to occur when the rotating brushes are
placed on the cleaning surface too quickly. To minimize
the thrust reaction, hold the unit securely with both hands
and slowly lower the rotating brushes onto the cleaning
surface.
 Do not operate the sweeper unless the deflector is firmly
secured in place and in good condition.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
 During use, the rotating brushes will throw dirt and debris
away from the user. Do not operate the sweeper in a
direction that will cause dirt or debris to be thrown on
people or pets. Thrown debris or other objects can cause
serious personal injuries.
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Store Idle Sweeper Indoors — When not in use, the
sweeper should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up
place — unplugged and out of the reach of children.
 Never use sweeper near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, bar-
becue pits, etc. Use near fires or ashes can spread fires
and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
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Never use sweeper to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or
any other toxic substances. Spreading these substances
could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
 Check 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 machine.
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Only use the sweeper on flat, horizontal surfaces. Never
lift the sweeper from the cleaning surface while operating
the unit.
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Never use the sweeper on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious personal
injury.