General Safety Rules - Ryobi RPHD43O Operator's Manual

Thank you for buying a Ryobi post hole digger.
Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability,
ease of operation and operator safety. If properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged,
trouble free performance.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual.
Do not attempt to operate this post hole digger until you have read thoroughly and
understand completely all instructioins, safety rules etc contained in this manual.
Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury. Save the operator's manual and review frequently for continuous safe
operation and for instructing others who may use this tool.
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using the post hole digger.
Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in
serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this tool.
The post hole digger must only be used by adults in good physical condition, with knowledge
of the operating instructions.
Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
or string which can be become entangled in the digger.
Wear protective non-slip safety shoes, gloves, glasses and ear protection while operating the tool.
Wear heavy long pants. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, loose jewellery of any
kind, or use with bare feet.
Secure long hair to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 3m away.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the post hole digger, these parts get hot
from operation.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug cap before making any adjustments
or repairs.
Inspect the tool before each use for loose fasteners, damaged components, fuel leaks, etc.
Replace any damaged parts before use.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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