Ryobi RY24211A User Manual - Page 5

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 the edger attachment.  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.  Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with 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, sandals, 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.  Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the edger attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.  Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  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 touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of a gas power head. These parts get hot from operation. Contact with hot surfaces could result in possible serious personal injury.  Always stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply before making any adjustments or repairs. WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC POWER HEAD:  Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.  Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.  Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.  Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.  Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.  Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.  Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.  Turn off all controls before unplugging.  This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See Instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.  SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES. A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED" or the double insulation symbol (square within a square). In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a doubleinsulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. 3 - English