Ryobi RY40860 Operation Manual - Page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below and on the machine may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.  Know your snow blower. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this snow blower. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.  Do not permit children to use snow blower. It is not a toy.  Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model described in this manual. Accessories that may be suitable for one snow blower may create a risk of injury when used on another snow blower. Use only as described in this manual.  Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals 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 removing battery.  Do not operate snow blowers in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Snow blowers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.  Keep bystanders, children, pets, and visitors at least 100 ft. away while operating a snow blower. Distractions can cause you to lose control.  A battery operated snow blower with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.  Use battery operated snow blower only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.  Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 988000-842.  Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized service center.  If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power snow blower. Do not use snow blower while tired, upset, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating snow blowers may result in serious personal injury.  Avoid accidental starting. Carrying snow blowers with your finger on the start button or inserting the battery pack into a snow blower with the start button depressed invites accidents.  Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.  Disconnect battery pack from snow blower before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the snow blower. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the snow blower accidentally.  When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.  Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the snow blower's operation. If damaged, have the snow blower serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained snow blowers.  Keep the snow blower and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your snow blower. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.  If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.  Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.  Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.  Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.  Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. 2 - English