Important Safety Instructions - Ryobi RY40803 Operator's Manual

 Don't expose snow blowers to rain. Water entering a snow
blower will increase the risk of electric shock.
 Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.
 Wear rubber boots when operating the snow blower.
Protective footwear will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals.
 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance.
 Do not point the snow blower discharge chute in the di-
rection of people or pets. Thrown snow or other objects
can cause serious personal injuries.
 Never run the unit without the proper equipment at-
tached. Always ensure the snow blower chute deflector
is installed.
 Store Idle Snow Blower Indoors — When not in use,
snow blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked
up place — out of the reach of children.
 Do not dispose of a severely damaged or worn out battery
pack or this snow blower by incinerating. The battery can
explode in fire.
 Snow blower service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
 When servicing a snow blower, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
 Never use snow blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes,
bar becue pits, etc. Use near fires or ashes can spread
fires and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
 Never use snow blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or
any other toxic substances. Spreading these substances
could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
 Never place snow blower on any surface, except a hard,
clean surface when motor is running. Gravel, sand, and
other debris can be picked up by the impeller and thrown
at the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious
injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 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.
 Do not use snow blower on ice, which can cause the
operator to slip and fall, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
 Never use snow blower on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar
surfaces. Serious injury or death could occur if the ice
breaks.
 Never use the snow blower on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
 For household use only.
 Use the right appliance — Do not use the snow blower
for any job except that for which it is intended.
 Do not force the snow blower - It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
 Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Mate-
rial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the snow
blower when crossing gravel or rocky surfaces.
 If the snow blower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
• Stop the snow blower by releasing the bail and wait
until the unit comes to a complete stop.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to
operate the snow blower.
 Do not lift up or hold the snow blower above the ground
when operating, which can result in loss of control and
possible serious personal injury. Only operate the snow
blower in accordance with the operating instructions
provided in this operator's manual.
 Keep guards in place and in working order.
 Maintain Snow Blower With Care — Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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