Ryobi RY40060 - Manual (Page 8)

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 Use power tools only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
SERVICE
 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
 Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do
not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer
may result in serious personal injury.
 Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will
reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
 DANGER — Keep hands away from blade. Contact with
blade will result in serious personal injury.
 WARNING — Only use with handle and guard properly
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer
without the proper guard or handle provided may result in
serious personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
 Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air
vents.
 Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
 Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or
go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
 Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using
one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious
personal injury.
 Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade is
not in contact with any object.
 Stop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make sure the
blade has stopped before setting the unit down.
 Never cut any material with a diameter larger than
5/8 in.
 Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
 Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials. They
may become lodged in the cutting blades.
 If hedge trimmer is equipped with a debris remover, do not
use the debris remover as a gripping surface.
 Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up
high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of
the reach of children or untrained individuals.
 Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
 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 storage instructions.
 Secure the unit while transporting.
 Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is
not operating.
 Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments,
cleaning, storing, or removing material from the unit, or when
not in use.
 When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always
fit the cutting device cover.
 Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the
cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut
by the blade.
 Wear eye protection with side shields, which is marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product. Wear
head protection when operating this product above shoulder
level.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet away.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection.
 Use only with battery and charger listed.
• When using with 24 V power head, use 24 V lithium-ion
battery packs. See Tool/Appliance/Battery Pack/Charger
Correlation Supplement 988000-446.
• When using with 40 V power head, use 40 V lithium-ion
battery packs. See Tool/Appliance/Battery Pack/Charger
Correlation Supplement 988000-842.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.