Ryobi OLM1840H, Original Instructions Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
When using the product, the safety rules must be
followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders,
please read these instructions before operating the
product. Please keep the instructions safe for later use.
WARNING
The product should only be operated with the battery
pack. When using battery operated product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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This product is capable of amputating hands and feet,
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Read and understand the instructions and safety
warnings. Be familiar with the controls and the correct
use of the product.
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sensory or mental capabilities, or people unfamiliar with
these instructions, to operate, clean or maintain the
product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
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ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating the product. Do not operate the
product while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A lapse in concentration while
operating the product may result in serious personal
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slip footwear. Do not wear short trousers, sandals, or
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or that has hanging cords or ties.
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Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
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Always be sure of your footing. Keep firm footing and
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
WORK AREA SAFETY
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being thrown by contact with the blade.
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Remember, string or wire may entangle with the cutting
means.
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Always use the product in the daylight or in good
artificial light.
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such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. The product creates sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
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Do not operate the product in wet grass or in the rain.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
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children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator, be alert and turn the product off if a child
enters the area.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
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BATTERY TOOLS USE AND CARE
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Read, understand and always follow the safety
instructions which came with your battery and charger.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire or other
hazardous situations. Keep all the instructions together
in a safe place for future reference.
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into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
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you are not operating the product.
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product.
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battery pack.
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A battery pack must be recharged only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. Using a charger with an
incompatible battery pack may create a risk of fire. Use
battery pack only with charger listed.
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Use only battery pack intended specifically for the
product. Use of any other battery packs may result in a
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
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connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery pack terminals together may cause sparks,
burns, fire or explosion.
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Do not place battery products or their batteries near
fire or heat. This increases the risk of explosion and
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Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released
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eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
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Protect the battery pack against moisture and water.
Do not charge the product in a damp or wet location.
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