General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules; Intended Use - Ryobi RLT430CES Operator's Manual

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INTENDED USE

This product is only intended for use outdoors in a well
ventilated area.
The product is intended for cutting long grass, weed and
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 parallel to the ground surface.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all
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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
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this unit.
Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
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ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
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objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
line which can be thrown or become entangled in the
cutting line or blade.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
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comply with EN 166 standard when operating this
product, In case of risk from falling objects, head
protection should be used.
Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do
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not wear loose fitting clothing, shorts, sandals, or go
barefoot. Do not wear jewellery of any kind.
Heavy protective clothing may increase operator
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fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During
weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be
scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
Never operate this unit on the operator's left side.
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Q Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
Q Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15m
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection. If you are approached, stop the engine
and cutting attachment.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
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under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
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Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
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part.
To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the
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bottom of the machine above waist level.
Q Do not touch the area around the silencer or engine
of the unit, these parts get very hot from operation.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug
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lead before making any adjustments or repairs except
for carburettor adjustments.
Q Inspect the unit before each use. Check for loose
fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged
parts before use.
The cutting attachment should never rotate at idle
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during normal use. The cutting attachment may rotate
at idle during carburettor adjustments.
Store fuel in a container approved for petrol.
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Q Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 10m away from
refuelling site before starting engine. Slowly remove
the fuel cap after stopping engine. DO NOT SMOKE
when refuelling.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool down before
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refuelling or storing the unit.
Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and
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secure the unit from moving before transporting in a
vehicle.
Wear your protective equipment and observe all
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safety instructions. For units equipped with a clutch,
be sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the
engine idles. When the unit is turned off make sure
the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is
set down.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Q Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make
sure fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel
leaks.
Replace line trimmer head if cracked, chipped, or
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damaged in any way. Be sure the line trimmer head is
properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do
so can cause serious injury.
Q Make sure that all guards, straps, deflectors, and
handles are properly and securely attached.
Use only the manufacturer's replacement cutting
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line in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting
attachment. To install any other brand of replacement
line or cutting head to this line trimmer can result
in serious personal injury. Never use, for example,
wire or wire-rope, which can break off and become a
dangerous projectile.
Never operate unit without the grass deflector in
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