Ryobi 410r - Manual (Page 6)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result
in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury and
hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and
ear protection when operating this
unit. Use a full face shield when
needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least
50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without
the proper attachments and guards in
place. Keep away from the rotating
tines.
SYMBOL MEANING
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear
housing or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot
from operation. They remain hot for a
short time after the unit is turned off.
• CHOKE CONTROL
A • FULL choke position.
B • PARTIAL choke position.
C • RUN position.
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS –
ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the engine and allow
the tines to stop before installing or
removing tines, or before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. Keep
hands and feet away from rotating
tines.
• NO STEP
Always keep proper footing and
balance. Do not overreach, take extra
care when working on steep slopes or
inclines.
• PLACE LEFT FOOT HERE
Avoid accidental starting. Stand in the
starting position whenever pulling the
starter rope. The operator and unit
must be in a stable position while
starting.