GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
■Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the
product.
■Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or
string that can lead to accidents.
■Wear heavy, long trousers, boots and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short or go
bare foot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
■Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
■Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this product.
■Keep all bystanders, especially children and domestic
animals, at least 15 m from the operating area.
Stop this tool immediately if someone arrives in the
working area.
■Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
■Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in
daylight or good artificial light.
■Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hazards.
■Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
Inspect the product before use. Have any damaged
parts replaced by your nearest Authorised Ryobi
Service Centre before use.
■Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the product in the rain.
■Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this product.
■Use the right product. Use the product for the
intended purpose only.
■Do not handle the product with wet hands.
■Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the
product on or off. A product that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■Avoid accidental starting.
■Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense when using this product.
■Do not force the product. It will do a better job with
less likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it
at the rate for which it was designed.
■Pull the plug out immediately if the mains or
extension lead is damaged or severed.
■Disconnect the product from the power supply when it
is not in use, before carrying out any adjustements,
servicing or maintenance.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC TRIMMER SAFETY RULES
■Never operate the product without the safety guard in
place and in good condition.
■Keep the working area free from wires, nails, metallic
cable, glass, stones and debris.
■Do not cut against hard objects, this could cause
injury or damage the trimmer.
■Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the trimmer
still running. As equipment user, you are responsible
for third parties in the working area.
■While operating the tool, always hold it firmly with
both hands by the two handles and ensure a firm
footing, especially if steps or ladders are used.
■Do not touch the blades! Make sure you hold the tool
firmly with both handles and that you are well
balanced with your weight evenly distributed on
both feet.
■Keep the cutting system below level of your waist.
■Keep your fingers and other body parts away from the
cutting blade.
CAUTION
Certain parts of the machine may become hot
in use.
■Familiarise yourself with your surroundings and be on
the alert for possible hazards which you may not
notice because on the noise from the machine.
■Never grasp the tool by the blade.
■Large variation in temperature can lead to condensation
inside the tool. Before use, give the machine time to
adjust to the temperature of work area.
■Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
■Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted with an unauthorised modification.
■When transporting, disconnect the plug from the
mains. Carry the trimmer by the handles provided and
keep hands away from the blade.
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