Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Instructions - Ryobi 130rEB Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by them-
selves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings
they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
Attention is required in order to avoid serious
personal injury. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING:
When using this electric garden tools,
basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury. Carefully read
and understand the entire Operator's
Manual before using your unit. Pay close
attention to the Operating Instructions
and Safety Warnings.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not leave the unit plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use, changing attachments, blades,
cutting line or before servicing.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your
unit in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock
hazard.
• Do not use the unit in the rain.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands.
• Use the right tool. Use this unit only as described in
this manual. Do not use for any job except that for
which it is intended. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Do not pull or carry the
unit by the cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces, oil and
sharp edges.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in
injury to yourself and others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result
in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Inspect all extension cords and the unit power
connection periodically. Look closely for deterioration,
cuts or cracks in the insulation. Also inspect the
connections for damage. Replace the cords if any
defects or damage appear.
• Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades and cutting
attachments. Keep both hands on handles when
power is on.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only with
an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized extension cord. This
unit plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into a polarized wall outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall out-
let, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall out-
let. Do not change the unit plug, extension cord recep-
tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
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