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.
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For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath- ing exhaust fumes can kill.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet away.
A battery operated tool 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 tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL | BATTERY PACK | CHARGER |
RY09605 | 130269012 | 140295003 |
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, and the like. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all ob- jects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or loose string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler.
Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Failure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation.
It has been reported that vibrations from
a)Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit wear gloves to keep hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor con- tributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b)After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.
c)Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.
d)Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened, and worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting.
Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
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