General Safety Rules; Intended Use - Ryobi RHT2660RN Original Instructions Manual

SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return the product
to your nearest authorized service centre for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's
manual and review frequently for continuing safe
operation and instructing others who may use this
product.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face
shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for
use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

This hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries. Read
the instructions carefully for the correct handling,
preparation, maintenance, starting and stopping of the
hedge trimmer. Become familiar with all controls and
the proper use of the hedge trimmer.
care and knowledge
WARNING
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Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause
death or serious personal injury. Become familiar with
the owner's manual before attempting to operate the
equipment.

INTENDED USE

This product should only be operated outdoors in a well
ventilated area. This product is intended to cut and trim
hedges, shrubs and similar vegetation. It is NOT intended
to cut grass, trees or branches. It should not be used for
any other purpose than hedge trimming.
■ Know your machine. Read the operator's manual
carefully. Learn the machine's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this machine.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
■ Keep guards in place and in working order. Never
operate the machine with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
■ Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from machine before turning it on.
■ Keep all bystanders (especially children) at least
15m away. Avoid operating while people, especially
children, are nearby.
■ Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
■ Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odorless
and an extremely dangerous gas and can cause
unconsciousness or death.
■ Use right machine. Do not force machine or attachment
to do a job it was not designed for. Do not use it for a
purpose not intended.
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewellery. They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
■ 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.
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