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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)
SYMBOLS
SYMBOL
EXPLANATION
Warning! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Read this safety and operating instructions in this booklet and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
Wear eye protection.
Do not use this tool in the rain. Avoid using it in damp conditions.
Keep all bystanders at least 15m away.
Disconnect the mains plug if the cord is damaged or entangled
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the
machine.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician.
For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s
manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses
with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply
with EN 166.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND PASS THEM ON IF THE TRIMMER IS TO BE USED BY ANOTHER PERSON
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.