Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Information - Ryobi 780r Operator's Manual

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
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.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
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.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must
not use the unit, except for teens guided by
an adult.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make
sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace cutting attachment parts that are
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
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 so can result in personal injury to
the operator and bystanders, as well as
damage to the unit
• Use only 0.095 in (2.41 mm) diameter
genuine Ryobi replacement line. Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc..
These can break off and become a
dangerous projectile.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head,
hands and feet.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

MEANING
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.
• 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 ft.
(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
engine and cutting attachment immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it
returns automatically to the neutral position.
Make all adjustments or repairs before using
unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS
TRIMMERS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following
precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically
designed and approved for the storage of
such materials.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled
fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors
dissipate.