Ryobi RY34427 User Manual - Page 8

GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles. When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel leaks.  Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.  Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are properly and securely attached.  Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope. Use only the recommended or equivalent replacement line in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury.  Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.  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.  This product is intended for infrequent use by homeowners and other occasional users for such general applications as trimming light and heavy vegetation, etc. It is not intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of operation can cause circulatory problems in the user's hands due to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to use a product having an anti-vibration feature.  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. 4 - English