Ryobi RY15703 Operator's Manual - Page 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using hedge trimmer.  Know the tool. Read and understand the operator's manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool.  Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.  Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard and hearing protection when operating this unit.  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.  Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.  Do not operate in poor lighting.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.  Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.  Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury.  Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.  Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the ­attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.  Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.  Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product, which was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator's manual.  Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.  Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any job except that for which it is intended.  Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.  Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.  Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.  Blade coasts after being turned off. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Use heavy gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and  Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep when installing or removing blades. both hands on handles when the unit is in use.  Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade.  Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.  Never cut any material over 3/8 in. diameter.  To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the engine running.  To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do not use this product with any electric power head.  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.  Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade. Keep the blade away from body. 3 - English