Ryobi 240RJ - Manual (Page 12)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Trimming
• The trimmer is ideal to cut
grass that is difficult to
reach using a normal lawn
mower. Keep the cord
parallel to the ground
when cutting. Avoid
pressing the trimmer head
against the ground as this
can ruin the lawn and
damage the tool.
• Do not allow the trimmer
head to constantly come
into contact with the
ground during normal
cutting procedures.
Constant contact can cause
damage and wear to the
trimmer head.
Sweeping
• The rotating cord‘s
fanning effect can be used
for quick and easy
cleaning. Hold the cord
parallel to and above the
area to be swept and move
the trimmer from side to
side.
• When cutting and
sweeping you should use
full throttle to obtain the
best results.
Grass trimming
using the trimmer
head and plastic
knifes
• Hold the trimmer head
just above the ground at an
angle. It is the end of the
cord that carries out the
work. Let the cord work at
its own pace. Do not press
the cord into the area to be
cut.
• The cord can easily remove
grass and weeds up against
walls, fences, trees and
borders, however, it can
also damage sensitive bark
on trees and bushes and
damage fence posts.
• Reduce the risk of
damaging plants by
shortening the cord to 10-
12 cm and reducing the
engine speed.
Clearing
• The clearing technique
removes all unwanted
vegetation. Keep the
trimmer head just above
the ground and tilt it. Let
the end of the cord strike
the ground around trees,
posts, statues and the like.
NOTE! This technique
increases the wear on the
cord.
• The cord wears quicker
and must be fed forward
more often when working
against stones, brick,
concrete, metal fences, etc.
than when coming into
contact with trees and
wooden fences.
• When trimming and
clearing you should use less
than full throttle so that
the cord lasts longer and to
reduce the wear on the
trimmer head.
WARNING!
Neither the user of the tool or anyone else
may attempt to remove the cut material while
the engine is running or with the blade
rotating as this can result in serious injury.
Stop the engine and blade before you
remove material that has wound around the
blade as otherwise there is a risk of injury.
The bevel gear unit can get hot during use
and may remain so for a while afterwards.
There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it.
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WARNING!
Warning for thrown objects. Always wear
protective glasses. Never lean over the
guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown
up into the eyes causing blindness or
serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of
15 m (50 feet). Stop the machine
immediately if anyone approaches.
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