General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi ABE04G Operator's Manual

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
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 / goggles and hearing protection that
are marked to comply with standards when operating this
product.
 Wear heavy long pants, 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 15 m away.
 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 medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
 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.
 To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
 Never direct air blast towards any persons, animals, plants,
or delicate objects.
 Keep air intake clear of debris.
 Always stay clear of air intake while blower is running.
INTROdUcTION

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPEcIFIc SAFETY RULES

 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
and/or ensure that the engine cut off switch remains in
the off position before making any adjustments or repairs.
 Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
 Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
 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.
 Do not point blower in direction of people or pets.
 To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury,
exercise extreme caution when using this product with
any electrical power head. Refer to power head operators
manual for suitability of attachment.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this product, loan them these instructions
also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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