RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WHILE OPERATING
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
•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 edger shield must always be in place while operating 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.
•Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.
•A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
•Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating.
•Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to edge. Do not run the unit at high speed when not edging.
•Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
•Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary.
•Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing
•Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOLMEANING
•SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
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