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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
their explanations, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
_YMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury, May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital
to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
,_ WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
,AJlIL may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
l f re, e ectr c shock, and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel eaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened, Be sure the cutting attachment
guard is properly attached, and positioned as
recommended. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as
damage to the unit,
• Use only 2.41 mm (0.095 inch_ diameter genuine Ryobi
replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line.
wire. or rope, etc.. These can break off and become a
dangerous projecfile.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head. hands and
feet.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders, and pets. At a min=mum, keep all children.
bystanders and pets outside a 15 meters _50ft,
radius: there stiff may be a risk to bystanders from
thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to
wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the
engine and cutting attachment immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL TRIMMERS
WARNING: Petrol (gasoline) is highly flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following
precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage ot: such materials.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank, Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank. or add fuel. when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap s_owly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.
Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors
where there are no soarks or flames. Slowly remove
the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke
whilst fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
from the unit immediately.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
Move the unit at least 9.1 m (30 feet) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the area
whilst adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILST OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kilt. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
• Wear safety gtasses or goggles, and ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask ifthe operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts
are recommended.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
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