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silencer side of the engine at least 1m away from
buildings, obstructions, and other flammable objects.
■ Keep the engine away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
■ Keep away from hot parts. The silencer and other
engine parts become very hot during operation. Use
caution.
■ Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when
starting and operating the engine.
■ Check fuel hoses and joints for looseness and fuel
leakage before each use. Do not use until properly
repaired.
■ Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A
loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine problems.
■ Use eye and hearing protection. Beware that hearing
protection will reduce your ability to hear warnings
(alarms or shouts). Pay more attention to what is going
on around the work area.
■ Always refuel outdoors. Never refuel indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Keep away from all sources of
ignition, sparks and flames.
■ Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like.
■ If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
■ To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly flammable.
■ Do not smoke while handling fuel. Use only an
approved container.
■ Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
■ Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 9m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
■ If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
■ Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
■ Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
■ Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or flame producing equipment.
■ Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■ Empty fuel tank, restrain the unit from moving and use
the sheath to cover the blades before transporting in
a vehicle.
■ When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
■ Keep the working area free from wires, nails, metallic
cable, glass, stones and debris.
■ Do not cut against hard objects, this could cause injury
or damage the trimmer.
■ Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the trimmer
still running.
■ As equipment user, you are responsible for the safety
of the third parties in the working area.
■ While operating the tool, always hold it firmly with both
hands by the two handles and ensure a firm footing,
especially if steps or ladders are used.
■ Keep your fingers and other body parts away from the
cutting blade.
■ Familiarise yourself with your surroundings and be
on the alert for possible hazards which you may not
notice because of the noise from the machine.
■ Never grasp the tool by the blade.
■ Large variation in temperature can lead to condensation
inside the tool. Before use, give the machine time to
adjust to the temperature of work area.
■ Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
■ Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted with an unauthorised modification.
■ When transporting, disconnect the spark plug wire.
■ Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are
qualified to do so.
■ Do not operate the machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting device.
■ Know how to stop the machine quickly in an
emergency.
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Displacement
26 cc
Max Engine Performance (in
accordance with ISO 8893)
0.8 Hp (0.59 kW)
