Ryobi RCP1000 Operator's Manual page 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■ Do not put hands, feet or any body part or clothing in the vicinity
of rotating tines. Caution! Risk of injury!
■ Only guide the appliance at walking pace. Do not over reach.
Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
■ Be aware of extension cord while operation. Be careful not to trip
over cord. Always guide the cord away from tines at all times.
■ If the appliance strikes a foreign body, examine the application
for signs of damage and carry out any necessary repairs before
restarting and continuing to work.
■ If the appliance should start to vibrate abnormally, switch off the
motor and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
■ Holding the guide bar and lift the application to move it from one
place to another.
■ Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the plug and wait
until the application stops before carrying out maintenance or
cleaning work.
CAUTION:
Tines do not stop immediately after switching off.
■ Use caution when cleaning or performing maintenance on the
appliance.
DANGER:
Watch your fingers!
Wear gloves!
■ It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical and
mechanical safety devices.
Training
■ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of the
operator.
■ Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
■ Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
English (Original Instructions)
Preparation
■ While working, always wear substantial footwear and long
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used
■ Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tools are not
■ Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
■ Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
■ Walk, never run with the machine.
■ For wheeled rotary machines, work across the slopes, never up
■ Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine
■ Start the engine carefully according to manufacturer instructions
■ Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
■ Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor is running.
■ Whenever you leave the machine, turn off the machine, unplug
■ Do not operate cultivator near underground electric cables,
■ Avoid Dangerous Environments. Do not operate cultivator
■ Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this unit. Wear
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trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Use of rubber gloves is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
and remove all objects which can be thrown up by the machine.
worn out or damaged. Replace worn out or damaged elements
and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
and down.
towards you.
and with feet well away from the tool(s).
the power cord.
telephone lines, pipes, or hoses.
• While under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
• In rain or in damp or wet areas.
• Where highly flammable liquids or gases are present.
• If cultivator is damaged, or not fully and securely assembled.
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Such protective
equipment is available from your authorized service dealer or
retailer.