Intended Use; General Safety Warnings - Ryobi RLT254CDSO User Manual

Safety performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your grass trimmer.

INTENDED USE

The grass trimmer is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual and can be considered responsible for their
actions. The product is only intended for use outdoors in a
well ventilated area. For safety reasons, the product must
be adequately controlled by using two-handed operation.
The product is designed for cutting grass, light weeds,
and other similar vegetation at or about ground level.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the
ground surface.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges,
bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not
or about ground surface level.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator's manual.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the product until you have
read thoroughly and understood completely all
instructions and safety rules contained in this manual.
Failure to comply may result in accidents involving
electric shock, fi re, and/or serious personal injury.
Save this operator's manual and review frequently for
continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this product.
WARNING
The product is not intended to be used by children
or persons with reduced physical, mental or sensory
capabilities. Children should be adequately supervised
to ensure they do not play with the product.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
■ Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
the product.
English (Original instructions)
■ Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
■ Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating
■ Hearing protection may restrict the operator's ability
■ Wear heavy long trousers, non-slip protective footwear,
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m
■ Do not use the product when tired, ill, under medication,
■ Do not use in poor lighting. The operator needs clear
■ Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Do not
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
■ Do not touch the area around the silencer or cylinder
■ Always stop the engine and allow it to cool down
■ Do not smoke when mixing the fuel or when filling the
■ Mix and store the fuel in a container that is approved
■ Mix the fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or
■ Stop the engine and allow to cool down before
■ Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and
■ Always stop the engine and make sure all moving
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ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string that can be thrown or become entangled in the
string head.
the product. If working in an area where there is a risk
of falling objects, head protection must be worn.
to hear warning sounds. Pay particular attention to
potential hazards around and inside the working area.
and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short
trousers, jewellery of any kind, or use with bare feet.
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
away. Stop the product if anyone enters the area.
or under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
unrestricted vision to identify potential hazards.
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
part.
of the product, these parts get hot from operation.
before making any adjustments.
fuel tank.
for fuel.
flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away
from refueling site before starting engine.
refueling or storing the product.
secure the product from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
parts have come to stop before:
● servicing