Intended Use; General Safety Warnings - Ryobi AHF03 Original Instructions Manual

Hedge trimmer attachment
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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your hedge trimmer attachment.

INTENDED USE

This hedge trimmer attachment is approved for use with all
Ryobi/Homelite petrol-driven power head of 30cc or less.
It is intended to be used only by adults who have read and
understood the instructions and warnings in this manual
and relevant power head manual and can be considered
responsible for their actions.
This product is only intended for use outdoors by a single
operator who is standing on firm solid ground. For safety
reasons, the product must be adequately controlled by
using two-handed operation.
The product is intended for home or domestic use. It
is intended to cut and trim hedges, shrubs, and similar
vegetation. It should be used in dry, well-ventilated, and
well-illuminated conditions.
It is not intended to cut grass, trees, or branches. It should
not be used for any other purpose than hedge trimmer.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
the product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely these instructions. Save these instructions
and review frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this product.
Save these instructions.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

PREPARATION
WARNING
This hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries. Read
the instructions carefully for the correct handling,
preparation, maintenance, starting, and stopping of the
hedge trimmer. Become familiar with all the controls
and the proper use of the hedge trimmer.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
the product.
■ Beware of overhead power lines.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15
m away. Avoid operating while people, especially
children, are nearby.
English (Original Instructions)
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye injury. Before operating the product,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields and, when needed, a full face shield.
Ryobi recommends wide vision safety mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side
shields.
■ Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or when
Exercise extreme caution when handling fuel. Petrol is
flammable and the vapours are toxic and explosive.
■ Use only fuel containers which are approved for petrol.
■ Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
■ Do not smoke.
■ Always refuel outdoors. Never refuel indoors or in a
■ Never store the product with fuel in the fuel tank inside
■ Wipe spilled fuel from the product. Move 9 m away
■ Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
■ If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
■ If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or
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which can become entangled in moving parts.
WARNING
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
non-skid, protective footwear that will protect your feet
and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
WARNING
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
poorly ventilated area. Keep away from all sources of
ignition, sparks, and flames.
a building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the
like.
from refuelling site before starting engine.
the hedge trimmer starts making any unusual noise
or vibration, shut off the power source and allow the
hedge trimmer to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug and take the following steps:
● inspect for damage
● check for, and replace, any loose parts.
Damaged parts should be replaced or repaired
immediately
with
parts
specifications.
having
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