Ryobi RYHDG88 Operation Manual - Page 4
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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. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this product. Wear head protection when operating this equipment above shoulder level. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, 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. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. 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 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, rooftop, 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. 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 except for carburetor adjustments. 2 - English