RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may
appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating
and maintenance and repair information.
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WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury
to the operator and/or bystanders.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection
when operating this unit.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets,
at least 50 feet (15 m) from the trimming area.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high
and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or
damage, out of the reach of children.
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Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this unit, also loan them these
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts
when servicing this unit. These parts are
available from your authorized service
dealer.
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Do not use parts, accessories or
attachments not authorized by Ryobi
for this unit. Doing so could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage
to the unit, and void your warranty.
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Battery tools do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
always in operating condition. Take extra
precautions and care when performing
maintenance, service or for changing the
cutting attachment or other attachments.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to
be thrown into your eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before
commencing power tool operation, always wear safety glasses or goggles
that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and a full face
shield when needed.
