Ryobi RY80940 Series, Operator'S Manual

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3 — English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death
or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully.
Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

Keep guards in place
and in working order. Never operate
the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all
guards are operating properly before each use.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.

To reduce the risk of injury,
keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept
a safe distance from work area.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.

Do not start or operate the engine in a confined space,
building, near open windows, or in other unventilated
space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and
extremely dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness
or death.

Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not
intended.

Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.

Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.

Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this
manual.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to
avoid risk of personal injury.

Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.

Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe
loading, unloading, transport, and storage of
machine.

Be thoroughly familiar with controls.
Know how to stop
the product and bleed pressure quickly.

Keep tool dry, clean, and free from lubricant and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
solvents to clean tool.

Stay alert and exercise control.
Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush.

Do not operate the product while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

Check 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
machine.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off. Have
defective switches replaced by an authorized service
center.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use in damp or
wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well
lit.

Never use in an explosive atmosphere.
Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

Do not operate while smoking or near an open flame.

Do not operate around
dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or
other flammable materials.

WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct
discharge stream at persons.