Ryobi RY09051 manuel dutilisation General Safety Rules, Read ALL Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Wear eye protection with side shields which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection when operating this product.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.

Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.

To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, etc.

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 objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching 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

regulations. 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.

Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

Do not smoke while handling fuel.

Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.

Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.

Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.

Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.

Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.

Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 ft. away from refueling site before starting engine.

Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances.

Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Operator’s Manual.

Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.

Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the blower in unexpected situations.

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 blower/vacuum must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.

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