Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi RHT2660DAG Operator's Manual

damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area
well lit.
„ nEVER USE In An EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
„ DO nOT OPERATE WHILE SMOKInG OR nEAR An
OPEn FLAME.
„ DO nOT OPERATE at night, at times of heavy fog, or at
any other times when your field of vision might be limited
and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of area.
„ Be familiar with all controls and the proper use of the
machine.
„ Beware of overhead power lines.
„ If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or
the machine should start making any unusual noise
or vibration, shut off the power source and allow the
machine to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and take the following steps:
1. Inspect for damage;
2. Check for and tighten any loose parts;
3. Have any damaged parts replaced or repaired with
parts having equivalent specifications.
„ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug before
1. Adjusting the working position of the cutting device;
2. Cleaning or clearing a blockage;
3. Checking, maintenance or working on the machine.
„ Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

„ OPERATE THE UnIT WITH BOTH HAnDS.
„ DO nOT OPERATE AROUnD dry brush, twigs, cloth
rags, or other flammable materials.
„ nEVER START THE MACHInE if ice has formed in any
part of the equipment.
„ DO nOT USE ACIDS, ALKALInISE, SOLVEnTS,
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL, OR InDUSTRIAL GRADE
SOLUTIOnS on this product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage
to the machine.
„ nEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE AnY ADJUSTMEnTS
WHILE THE EnGInE (MOTOR) IS RUnnInG (except
where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
„ PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER ROTATInG PARTS
MUST ALWAYS BE In PLACE WHEn THE EnGInE IS
RUnnInG.
„ KEEP COOLInG AIR InTAKE (recoil starter area)
and muffler side of the engine at least 1m away from
buildings, obstructions, and other flammable objects.
„ KEEP THE EnGInE AWAY FROM FLAMMABLES
AnD OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
„ KEEP AWAY FROM HOT PARTS. The muffler and other
engine parts become very hot, use caution.
„ DO nOT TOUCH THE SPARK PLUG AnD IGnITIOn
CABLE when starting and operating the engine.
„ CHECK FUEL HOSES AnD JOInTS for looseness and
fuel leakage before each use. Do not use until properly
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repaired.
„ CHECK BOLTS AnD nUTS for looseness before each
use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine
problems.
„ USE EYE AnD HEARInG PROTECTIOn. Beware
that hearing protection will reduce your ability to hear
warnings (alarms or shouts). Pay more attention to what
is going on around the work area.
„ ALWAYS REFUEL OUTDOORS. Never refuel indoors
or in a poorly ventilated area. Keep away from all sources
of ignition, sparks and flames.
„ nEVER STORE THE MACHInE WITH FUEL In THE
FUEL TAnK InSIDE A BUILDInG where ignition sources
are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes
dryers, and the like.
„ IF THE FUEL TAnK HAS TO BE DRAInED, DO THIS
OUTDOORS.
„ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AnD BURn InJURY,
handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
„ DO nOT SMOKE WHILE HAnDLInG FUEL. Use only
an approved container.
„ ADD FUEL BEFORE STARTInG THE EnGInE. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
„ LOOSEn FUEL CAP SLOWLY to release pressure and
to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
„ REPLACE ALL FUEL TAnK AnD COnTAInER CAPS
SECURELY.
„ WIPE SPILLED FUEL FROM THE UnIT. Move 9m
away from refuelling site before starting engine.
„ IF FUEL IS SPILLED, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
„ nEVER ATTEMPT TO BURn OFF SPILLED FUEL
UnDER AnY CIRCUMSTAnCES.
„ BEFORE STORInG, ALLOW THE EnGInE TO COOL.
„ STORE FUEL In A COOL, WELL-VEnTILATED
AREA, safely away from spark and/or flame-producing
equipment.
„ STORE FUEL In COnTAInERS specifically designed
for this purpose.
„ EMPTY FUEL TAnK AnD RESTRAIn THE UnIT FROM
MOVInG USE THE SHEATH TO COVER THE BLADES
before transporting in a vehicle.
„ WHEn SERVICInG USE OnLY IDEnTICAL RYOBI
REPLACEMEnT PARTS. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
„ SAVE THESE InSTRUCTIOnS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
„ Never operate the product without the safety guards in
place and in good condition.
„ Keep the working area free from wires, nails, metallic
cable, glass, stones and debris.
„ Do not cut against hard objects, this could cause injury or
damage the trimmer.
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