Rules for Safe Operation. Ryobi 150r

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DANGER:

Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING:

Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

CAUTION:

Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric trimmers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the entire Operator's

Manual before using your trimmer.

Pay close attention to the Operating

Instructions and Safety Warnings.

BEFORE OPERATING

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for battery leaks.

Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned as recommended.

Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in damp or wet conditions.

Moisture is a shock hazard.

• Do not use the unit in the rain.

• Do not handle the unit with wet hands.

• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.

• Use only 0.080 in (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc..

These can break off and become a dangerous projectile.

• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.

• Clear the area to be cut before each use.

Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a

50 ft. (15m) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects.

Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately.

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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR

BATTERY TRIMMERS

• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards, such as cutting attachment, even when tool is not operating.

• Use only the charging stand provided with your unit. Do not substitute any other charging stand. Use of another charging stand could promote batteries to explode causing possible serious injury.

• Do not place battery units or their batteries near fire or heat. They may explode causing serious personal injury and damage to unit.

• Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location.

• Your unit should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50˚F

(10˚C) but less than 100˚F (38˚C).

• Do not disassemble the battery housing.

Battery should be recycled, consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR

CHARGING STANDS

• Before using charging stand, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on charging stand, and product using charging stand.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• To reduce risk of injury, charge only sealed lead-acid rechargeable batteries.

Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.

• To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by the charger body, rather than cord, when disconnecting the charger.

• Make sure charger cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, replaced charger immediately.

• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the charger case is damaged, replace the charger.

• Do not disassemble charger. The charger is not serviceable; disassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

• Do not use charger outdoors.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WHILE OPERATING

• To avoid accidental starting, never carry your trimmer with your finger on the trigger.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts are recommended.

• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves.

Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without trimming line extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield.

• Adjust the handle to your size to provide the best grip.

• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.

• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.

• Do not force the unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the battery housing grip and D- handle.

• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it is rotating.

• Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Release the trigger, ensure the lock-off button resets and allow the motor to stop for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.