Ryobi RY15702 manuel dutilisation General Safety Rules, Specific Safety Rules

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using the attachment.

Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool.

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

Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard and hearing protection when operating this unit.

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

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or

medication­ . A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Do not operate in poor lighting.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury.

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any ­adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.

Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the

attachment­ . Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.

Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product, which was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator’s manual.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any job except that for which it is intended.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Ensure handle is mounted in accordance with the assem- bly instructions in this manual.

Do not attach blade without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders.

Always use a blade in good condition. A worn blade is more likely to snag and thrust.

After engine stops, keep rotating blade in thicker weeds or pulpy stalks until it stops.

Do not operate the brushcutter unless the brushcutter guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition.

Use heavy gloves when operating the brushcutter and when installing or removing blades.

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade.

Do not attempt to touch or stop blade when it is rotating.

A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger released.

Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.

Replace any blade that has been bent, warped, cracked, chipped, or damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Use only the manufacturer’s replacement TRI-ARC®blade intended for use on this brushcutter. Do not use any other blade. To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in serious personal injury.

The TRI-ARC®blade is suited for cutting thicker weeds or pulpy stalks only. Do not use for any other purpose.

Never use the TRI-ARC®blade to cut woody brush.

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