Ryobi 890R - Manual (Page 7)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SYMBOL MEANING
• 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 cutting attachment shield in place.
Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.
• 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. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not
touch line cutting blade.
• CHOKE CONTROL
A • FULL choke position.
B • PARTIAL choke position.
C • RUN position.
• BRUSHCUTTERS • Replace dull blade.
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to
break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury.
• TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) away from the cutting area. The cutting
attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your
eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always
wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and a full
face shield when needed.