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 INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING: When using battery 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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 that are cracked, chipped, or damaged. 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.
•Use only 0.080 in (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line. Never use
•Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
•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 feet (15 m) 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.
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 even when tool is not operating. Take care when performing maintenance or service.
•Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the unit.
•Use only the charging station provided with your unit or optional Battery & Charger Accessory Kit, model 300028. Do Not substitute any other charging means. Use of another charging means could cause batteries to explode, resulting in possible serious personal injury.
•Do not charge unit in rain or in wet locations.
•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).
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR CHARGING STANDS AND
•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
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