General Safety Rules; Additional Safety Rules; Electrical Safety Instructions - Ryobi RPP720 Operator's Manual

GENERaL SaFETY RULES

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When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury, including the following:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
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not play with the appliance.

ELECTRICaL SaFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use transport guard during transport and storage.
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The machine must be cleaned and maintained before
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storage.
Secure the unit during transport to prevent loss of oil,
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injury or damage.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
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Do not use the machine in any position that causes
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any part to come within 5m of overhead electrical
lines.
The operator should wear slip-resistant foot protection
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as well as close fitting clothes, the use of PPE and
the need for adequate training, with PPE including
of hearing protection, eye protection, and head
protection .
Do not use the unit if you are tired, ill or under
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influence of alcohol or other drugs
Hazards which may be encountered when using
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the pruner and avoid them when carrying out typical
tasks, and keep bystanders away while operating the
machine.
Beware of falling branches or those rebound after
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hitting the ground, remove these branches in sections
and not operate in the dangerous positions.
Keep a firm footing and balance during operation,
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including the need to use the harness provided.
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aDDITIONaL SaFETY RULES

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
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instructions to use the appliance.
Only use in daylight or in good artificial light.
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The appliance should be inspected and maintained
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regularly. Repairs should be carried out only by an
authorised repairer.
For additional protection the installation of a residual
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current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable.
Remove plug immediately from main if the cord is
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damaged or cut.
After use, disconnect the machine from the mains and
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check for damage.
When not in use store the machine out of the reach of
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children.
Mains powered pruner should only be repaired by an
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authorised repairer.
Do not expose to moisture.
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Before use check the supply and extension cord for
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signs of damage or ageing.
If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect
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the cord immediately from the supply.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Keep cords away from cutting elements.
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WARNING! Cutting elements continue to rotate after
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motor is switched off.