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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your grass trimmer.
INTENDED USE
The grass trimmer is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual and can be considered responsible for their
actions. The product is only intended for use outdoors in a
well-ventilated area. For safety reasons, the product must
be adequately controlled by a two-handed operation.
The product is designed for cutting grass, light weeds,
and other similar vegetation at or about ground level.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the
ground surface.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges,
bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not
at or about ground surface level.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the product until you
have read thoroughly and understood completely all
instructions and safety rules contained in this manual.
Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire,
electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save the
operator’s manual and review frequently for continuing
safe operation, and instructing others who may use the
product.
WARNING
The product is not intended to be used by children or
persons with reduced physical, mental, or sensory
capabilities. Children should be adequately supervised
to ensure they do not play with the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below can
result in serious personal injury.
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Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the
product.
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Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string that can be thrown or become entangled in the
string head.
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Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the
product. If working in an area where there is a risk of
falling objects, head protection must be worn.
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Hearing protection may restrict the operator’s ability
to hear warning sounds. Pay particular attention to
potential hazards around and inside the working area.
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Wear heavy, long trousers, non-slip protective footwear,
and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short
trousers, jewellery of any kind, or use with bare feet.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m
away. Stop the product if anyone enters the area.
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Do not use the product when tired, ill, under medication,
or under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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Do not use in poor lighting. The operator needs clear
unrestricted vision to identify potential hazards.
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Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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Do not touch the area around the silencer or cylinder of
the product, these parts get hot from operation.
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Always stop the engine and allow it to cool down before
making any adjustments.
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Do not smoke when mixing the fuel or when filling the
fuel tank.
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Mix and store the fuel in a container that is approved
for fuel.
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Mix the fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or
flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool down before
refueling or storing the product.
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Allow the engine to cool down; empty the fuel tank and
secure the product from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
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Turn off the engine. Make sure all moving parts have
come to stop:
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before servicing
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before clearing a blockage
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before checking, cleaning, and working on the
product
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before changing accessories
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after striking a foreign object
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whenever leaving the product unattended
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whenever performing maintenance
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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally
WARNING
Never use cutting means or attachments which are not
specified by RYOBI in this manual. This includes the
use of metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flail-blades.
These items are known to break up during use and
present a high risk of serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.