Ryobi RY40601 - Manual (Page 7)

5 — English
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not use in wet or damp locations.
Rain Symbol Do not expose to rain.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result
in serious personal injury.
Keep Tool Away from Electrical
Lines/Keep Bystanders Away DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet away from
electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Gloves
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling
the blades.
Operate With Two Hands Hold and operate the hedge trimmer properly with both hands.
Moving Parts Keep hands away from moving parts.
Electric Shock
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices
can result in electric shock.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an
injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.