Ryobi RED1220, Original Instructions Manual

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are damaged or worn.
■ If the power cord or extension cable
becomes damaged during use, disconnect
from the power supply immediately. Do not
touch the electric cables until the power
supply has been disconnected.
■ Make sure the power cord is positioned so
that it cannot be damaged by the cutting
means and will not be stepped on, tripped
over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
■ Never pull the power cord to disconnect
from the power supply.
■ Never pick up or carry the product by the
electric cable.
■ Keep the power cord away from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
■ Make sure voltage is correct for your
product. A nameplate on the product
indicates the product’s voltage. Never
connect the product to an AC voltage that
differs from this voltage.
■ Make sure the switch is in off position
before disconnecting from power supply.
PREPARATION
■ Wear full eye and hearing protection while
using the product. If working in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects, head
protection must be worn.
■ Hearing protection may restrict the
operator’s ability to hear warning sounds.
Pay particular attention to potential hazards
around and inside the working area.
■ Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and
gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,
short trousers, jewellery of any kind, or use
with bare feet.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving
parts.
■ Before use and after any impact, check that
there are no damaged parts. A defective
switch or any part that is damaged or worn
should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
■ Before using, always visually inspect that
the blade, blade bolts, and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn
or damaged blade and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
■ Make sure the cutting attachment is
properly installed and securely fastened.
■ Never operate the product unless all
guards, deflectors, and handles are
properly and securely attached.
■ Consider the environment in which you are
working. Keep the working area free from
wires, sticks, stones, and debris, which if
struck by the cutter, can become thrown
objects.
EDGER SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with the instructions to use the product.
■ Use the product in daylight or good artificial
light.
■ Avoid using on wet grass.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance. Always be sure of your footing
on slopes. Walk, never run.
■ Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the edger toward you.
■ Beware, the cutting elements continue to
rotate after the engine/motor is switched
off. Maintain proper control until the blade
has completely stopped rotating.
■ Make sure the blade has stopped before
crossing surfaces other than grass and
when transporting the edger to and from
the area to be edged.
■ Start the product carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from
the blade. Never stand or have any part of
your body in line with the path of the edger
blade.
■ Do not adjust the powerhead governor
settings or over-speed the engine/motor.
■ The guard on this edger is designed to
throw debris forward and away from the
operator while in use. Remember that the
blade below the guard is not guarded when
the product is tilted or lifted away from