Ryobi RYEDG12, Operator'S Manual

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2 — English
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using the edger attachment.

Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection
when operating this unit.

Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind,
sandals, or go barefoot.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.

Do not operate in poor lighting.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the edger
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Use only recommended or equivalent manufacturer’s
replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attach-
ment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.

Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of a gas
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Contact
with hot surfaces could result in possible serious personal
injury.

Always stop the engine or motor and remove the spark
plug wire, disconnect from the power supply, or remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or
repairs.
WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC OR BATTERY
POWER HEAD:

Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet or remove the battery pack when not in use and
before servicing.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is nec-
essary when used by or near children.

Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufac-
turer’s recommended attachments.

Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or battery. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to a service center.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.

Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.

Turn off all controls before unplugging or removing the
battery pack.