Ryobi RY15122 Operator's Manual - Page 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.  Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached.  Never use flailing devices, wire, or rope on any attachment.  Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the cutting head when using a string trimmer attachment. Do not use any other cutting attachment, for example, metal wire, rope, or the like. To install any other brand of cutting head to the string trimmer can result in serious personal injury.  Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.  Check damaged parts - Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.  Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the string head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.  Store idle appliances - When not in use, power head should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children. Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.  Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom­mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.  Turn off controls before unplugging.  Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.  Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use. Carry the unit with the motor stopped.  Store unplugged and out of the reach of children when not in use.  Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.  Do not use multiple cords.  Do not abuse the cord - Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit. Keep the cord clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges. Do not handle plug with wet hands.  If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.  If appliance is not working as it should , has been dropped, damaged, dropped into water, return it to service center.  Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.  Don't Force Appliance - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.  Danger - Risk of Cut - Keep Hands Away From Blades - Keep both hands on handles when power is on. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades.  Caution - blades coast after turn off.  When operating the trimmer keep extension cord behind trimmer.  Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this power tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these instructions also. ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAN BE FOUND IN THE APPLICABLE ATTACHMENT'S OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4 - English