Ryobi RY60514 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNiNG!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL iNSTRUcTiONS. Fail-
ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAvE THESE iNSTRUcTiONS
 Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil-
iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
 Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
 Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standards as well as hearing protection when op-
erating this unit. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
 Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
 Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
 Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
 Never operate the cultivator without good visibility or
light.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
 Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate
outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its
engine.
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
 Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
 Do not put hands or feet near or under tines.
 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance.
 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. Breath-
ing exhaust fumes will kill you.
 Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
 Keep machine in good working condition.
 Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank.
 Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce
the chance of a fire hazard.
 Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occuring to other people, their
property, and themselves.
 Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before start-
ing the engine.
 Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except where specifically recommended by
the manufacturer).
 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic. Do not carry passengers.
 If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning sign of trouble.
 Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the at-
tachment, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
 Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
 Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If
this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain
the machine.
 Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the
like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-
sure.
 Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details
if the cultivator is to be stored for an extended period.
 Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading,
unloading, transport, and storage of machine.