General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Ryobi CLT1830LBC Operator's Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury
Read all instructions before attempting to operate the
product and save these instructions.
„ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
„ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
„ 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.
„ Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with standards. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
„ Use Safety Glasses – Always wear safety glasses
with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
„ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
„ Dress Properly – Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants,
sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewellery of any
kind.
„ Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
„ Keep children away - Keep all bystanders, children,
and pets at least 15m away.
„ Stay alert - Do not operate this unit when you are
tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
„ Do not operate in poor lighting.
„ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
„ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
„ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
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pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
„ Avoid Dangerous Environments - Don't expose
appliance or line trimmer to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering an appliance or line trimmer will
increase the risk of electric shock.
„ Use Right Appliance - Do not force tool. Use the
correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
„ Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
„ Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
„ Do not over-reach. Keep firm footing and balance.
Over-reaching can result in loss of balance.
„ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch trigger is in
the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch trigger or
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.
„ Do not use tool if switch trigger does not turn it on or
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
„ Disconnect battery pack from the appliance before
storing, servicing, or changing accessories such
as cutting line. Such preventative safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
„ Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts
and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
„ Maintain appliance with care - Replace trimmer head
if cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Be sure
the trimmer head is properly installed and securely
fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
„ Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, any part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service dealer.
„ Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
are properly and securely attached.
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