Ryobi RY49701 - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
n DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
n ALWAYS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
n USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
n TOOL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNEL. Service or mainte-
nance performed by unqualified personal could result in
a risk of injury.
n WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
n ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your tool) to cause a careless mis-
take. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
n MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation
BEFORE performing any work using your
tool.
n ALWAYS TURN OFF THE TOOL before disconnecting it
to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply.
NEVER leave the tool unattended while connected
to a power source.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
n DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate the log splitter who
has not read the operator’s manual or has not been
instructed on the safe use of the splitter.
n NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNTRAINED ADULTS
TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
n IF SOMEONE is helping load logs to be split, DO NOT
start the machine until that person is clear of the area.
n NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE ON THE
MACHINE.
n �NEVER TRANSPORT ANYTHING OR ANYONE ON THE
LOG SPLITTER.
n �HIGH FLUID PRESSURES ARE DEVELOPED IN HY-
DRAULIC LOG SPLITTERS. Pressurized hydraulic fluid
escaping through a pin hole opening can puncture skin
and cause severe blood poisoning. Heed the following
instructions at all times:
a) Do not operate the machine with frayed, kinked,
cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
b) Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure
before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing,
or other system components.
c) Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or value.
d) Never use your hand. Leaks can be located by
passing cardboard or wood over the suspected area.
Look for discoloration. If injured by escaping fluid,
see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if proper medical treatment is not adminis-
tered immediately.
n KEEP THE OPERATOR ZONE and adjacent area clear
for safe, secure footing.
n LOG SPLITTERS SHOULD BE USED ONLY for splitting
wood. DO NOT use for other purposes unless the manu-
facturer provides attachments and instructions.
n MAKE SURE THE LOG SPLITTER is on a level surface.
Block the splitter as required to prevent unintended move-
ment.
n ALWAYS OPERATE the splitter from the manufacturer’s
indicated operator zone.
n LOGS TO BE SPLIT ON RAM-TYPE UNITS should be
cut as squarely as possible.
n THE MACHINE OWNER should instruct anyone assisting
him or her in safe log splitting operation.
n ALWAYS operate the log splitter with all safety equip-
ment in place and all controls properly adjusted for safe
operation.
n ALWAYS operate the log splitter at manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed.
n WHEN LOADING a ram-type log splitter, place your
hands on the sides of the log not at the ends. NEVER
place your hands or any part of your body between a log
and any part of the log splitter.
n ON RAM-TYPE log splitters, NEVER attempt to split
more than one (1) log at a time unless the ram has been
fully extended and a second log is needed to complete
the separation of the first log.
n �ON RAM-TYPE log splitters on which the logs are not
square, the longest portion of the log should be rotated
down and the most square end placed against the ram.
n CLEAR DEBRIS from moving parts but only when the
power source is shut off.
n USE ONLY YOUR HAND TO OPERATE THE LOG
SPLITTER CONTROLS.
n ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE while
repairing or adjusting the splitter except as recommended
by the manufacturer.
n CIRCUIT CAPACITY AND FUSES:
a) Use only an electrical circuit having adequate capacity
as recommended by the log splitter manufacturer.
b) “Blowing” a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker is usually
a warning that you are overloading the machine or
have too many devices taking power from the circuit,
or both. Do not install a higher capacity fuse!
n LEARN AND UNDERSTAND all controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
n SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.