Ryobi RY41002A - Manual (Page 3)

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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:
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
n Clear the work area before each use. Remove all ob-
jects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting
line.
n Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot. Do
not wear jewelry of any kind.
n Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent entan-
glement in moving parts.
n Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this product.
n Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
(15 m) away.
n Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
n Do not operate in poor lighting.
n Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
hot surfaces.
n Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
n Inspect the product before use. Replace any damaged
parts before use.
n Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.
n Do not use the product in the rain.
n Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this
product.
n Use the right product. Use the product for the intended
purpose only.
n Do not handle the product with wet hands.
n 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.
n Avoid accidental starting; never carry the product with
your finger on the trigger.
n Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense when using this product.
n 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.
n Use the product for cutting grass and light weeds only.
Do not use for any other purpose.
n Before starting the product, position it so that the line
does not come in contact with anything you do not
intend to cut.
n Keep the grass deflector in place at all times while oper-
ating the product. The product may overheat without
the grass deflector in place.
n Stop the product immediately, unplug it, and check for
damage if you strike or become entangled with foreign
objects. Do not operate the product before having any
damage repaired.
n Keep hands away from the cutting line. Do not attempt
to remove cut material or to hold material to be cut when
the line is moving. Be sure the unplug the product and
the release the trigger when clearing jammed material
from the line. Do not grasp the line when picking up or
holding the product.
n Be cautious after turning off the product. The line coasts
after turning off the product.
n Disconnect the product from the power supply when
it is not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC TRIMMER SAFETY RULES
n Replace the trimmer head if cracked, chipped, or dam-
aged in any way. Be sure the trimmer head is properly
installed and securely fastened.
n Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles
are properly and securely attached.
n Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the
trimmer head.
n Never operate the product without the grass deflector
in place and in good condition.
n Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
Keep the trimmer head below waist level. Never cut with
the trimmer head over 30 in. (76 cm) or more above the
ground.