Ryobi RLT-300, Owner'S Operating Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY rulES For lInE TrImmEr
1. Your line trimmer is a high-speed, fast cutting
power tool. The electrical connection and cutting
tools are potential sources of danger. Therefore,
special safety precautions must be taken to re-
duce the risk of personal injury.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the line trimmer.
3. The operator or user of this line trimmer is re-
sponsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
4. Keep children and bystanders away. Never trim
while people are close by.
5. Always wear proper footwear and long trousers.
6. Do not operate this line trimmer when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
7. Never use the line trimmer with a damaged guard
or without the guard in place.
8. Never work with line trimmer while under the in-
fluence of alcohol or drugs.
9. Never attempt to modify your line trimmer in any
way since it may increase the risk of personal
injury. Do not use wire or metal reinforced line.
We shall not be liable to any personal injury or
damage to property caused by a modification of
the tool.
10. Do not run with the line trimmer.
11. Only use your line trimmer for cutting grass and
weeds, never for other purposes.
12. Only use the line trimmer in daylight or strong
artificial light.
13. We recommend, using a Residual Current De-
vice (RCD) with a tripping current of not more
than 30mA.
14. Use only extension cables suitable for outdoor
use, preferably with a high visibility cord. Specifi -
cation as below:
For extension cables up to 15 meters, use a
wire with a cross section of 1.5mm
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For extension cables over 15 meters and less
than 40 meters, use a wire with a cross section
of 2.5mm
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15. Before use, check the line trimmer is in good
condition and that it is operating properly. Pay
Special attention to extension cable, power out-
let, switch, and cutting head.
16. Before use, check the line and extension cords.
Do not use the line trimmer if the cord is dam-
aged or worn.
17. Protect your extension cable from sharp objects,
excessive heat, and damp or wet locations.
18. Keep the extension cord away from rotating ny-
lon line.
19. If the insulation on the power cable or extension
cable is damaged during use, disconnect the
power supply immediately and have the dam-
aged cable replaced. Do not touch the cable be-
fore disconnecting the supply!
20. Switch on the line trimmer according to these
instructions and keep you hands and feet well
away from the cutting line!
21. Always hold your line trimmer firmly, make sure
you always maintain a good balance and secure
footing.
22. Make sure the open side of the protection guard
is pointing away from yourself before you switch
on the line trimmer.
23. Do not operate the line trimmer on wet grass, or
under damp conditions.
24. Take special care in slippery conditions on slopes
and uneven ground.
25. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps
and roots to avoid stumbling.
26. Check the cutting head at regular intervals. If the
behavior changes (excessive noise, vibration
etc.) immediately:
Switch off!
Holding the trimmer firmly press the head
against the ground and bring to a complete
stop.
Disconnect the mains supply.
Check the condition of the cutting head; look
for damage, missing parts and cracks.
27. Have the damaged cutting head replaced imme-
diately even if it only has superficial cracks. Nev -
er attempt to repair a damaged cutting head.
28. Only use original cutting heads and replacement
spools. Never use metal cutting lines.
29. Warning!
Danger of injury by the line cutting device. Af-
ter replacing a spool, be sure to bring the unit
into normal working position before turning it on
again.
30. Clean the plastic parts with damp cloth only.
31. Never leave your grass trimmer outdoors in the
rain. Store your tool in a dry place, keep out of
reach of children.
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