Ryobi Trimmer Operator's Manual page 7

SYMBOL MEANING
_._ • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the
rotating cutting attachment.
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• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF OR STOP
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on string guard. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade.
• CHOKE CONTROL
A. START position.
B. RUN position.
• TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) away from the cutting area. The cutting attachment shield
must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury do not install a blade on this unit as configured.
Brushcutter Kit # 300026 is available to convert this model into a trimmer / brushcutter.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your eyes.
This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always wear safety
glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and a full face shield
when needed.