Residual Risks - Ryobi RB-264S Owner's Operating Manual

Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely
away from spark and/or flame-producing
equipment.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while
refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot.
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.
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 feet away
from refueling site before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle
fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Empty fuel tank into a container approved for
gasoline and restrain the unit from moving before
transporting in a vehicle.
When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container in a well-ventilated area.
Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool
before refueling.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the unit is used as prescribed it is not
possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise in connection with the
unit's construction and design:
1. Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not
worn.
2. Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection
is not worn.
3. Health defects resulting from vibration emission
if the unit is being used over long periods of time or
not adequately managed and properly maintained.
WARNING
This unit produces an electromagnetic field during
operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this unit.
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