Ryobi RY38BP Operation Manual - Page 6

SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage). 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 Eye and Hearing Protection To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection. Impeller Blades Contact with rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place. Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet. Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake. Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away. Hot Surface Ricochet Gasoline and Lubricant To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface. Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage. Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. 4 - English