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Your edger has been engineered and manufactured
to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for,
it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Thank you for your purchase.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read
and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your edger, follow basic precautions.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operators manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the correct use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
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 edger blade.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with standards when operating this product.
Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy
gloves is recommended. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear safety footwear and pants
or slacks that cover your legs.
Never operate this unit on the operators left side.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15m
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and
cutting attachment.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense.
Do not use product while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Follow instructions for the safe operation of the
appliance, including a recommendation that the
appliance should be supplied via a Residual Current
Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than
30 mA.
Before each use, check the supply and extension
cord for signs of damage or aging. If the cord
becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord
from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE
CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the appliance if the cord is damaged or
worn.
Keep extension cord away from cutting elements.
Never operate the edger with damaged guards or
shields or without guards or shields in place.
Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
When not in use, store the edger out of the reach of
children.
This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hot surfaces. Keep cutting attachment
below waist level.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Beware of rotating cutting member.
Keep both hands on handles when the blade is
rotating.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold
material to be cut when the motor is running or when
the cutting member is moving.
Make sure that the unit is unplugged when clearing
jammed material from the cutting member.
Keep guards in place.
Keep blade clean and sharp. Replace dull blades as
needed.
WARNING:
Cutting member coasts after turn off.
Unplug from the power outlet before making any
adjustments or repairs. Wear protective equipment
and observe all safety instructions. When the unit
is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has
stopped before setting the unit down.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
