Ryobi RY14110 Operator's Manual - Page 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.  Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each ­mowing.  If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: • Stop the lawn mower by releasing the upper bail, wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, and then remove fuse key. • Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. • Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to operate the mower.  Stop the motor, wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, and remove fuse key before unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.  If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Replace the blade if it is unevenly worn or damaged in any way. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.  Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.  Use only authorized replacement parts when servicing the product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.  Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.  Do not open or mutilate battery (ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.  If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water.  If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water. Seek medical attention. SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER  Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  Do not service mower with fuse key or charger installed.  Do not use the charger when the ambient temperature is above 40°C or below 0°C.  Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by authorized service personnel.  Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service center for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.  Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.  Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.  Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.  Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock.  Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.  Keep cord and charger away from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.  Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  An extension cord should not be used for the charger unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below: Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also. 4 - English