Specific Safety Rules; General Safety Rules - Ryobi RY34427, RY34447 Operator's Manual

 Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety
instructions. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure
the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine
 Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure
fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel leaks.
 Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged
in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly
installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause
serious injury.
 Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are
properly and securely attached.
 Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope. Use only
the manufacturer's replacement line in the cutting head.
Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any
other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can
result in serious personal injury.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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idles. When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.
 Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
and in good condition.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
string head below waist level. Never cut with the string
head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.
 This product is intended for infrequent use by homeown-
ers and other occasional users for such general applica-
tions as trimming light and heavy vegetation, etc. It is not
intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of opera-
tion can cause circulatory problems in the user's hands
due to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to
use a product having an anti-vibration feature.