Ryobi RHT25X60RO User Manual page 18

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your petrol hedge trimmer.
INTENDED USE
The petrol hedge trimmer is intended to be used only by
adults who have read and understood the instructions
and warnings in this manual and can be considered
responsible for their actions.
The product is only intended for use outdoors in a well-
ventilated area. For safety reasons, the product must be
adequately controlled by using two-handed operation.
The product is designed for home or domestic use. It
is intended to cut and trim hedges, shrubs, and similar
vegetation where stems or twigs are less than 32 mm
thick. It should be used in dry, well-illuminated conditions.
It is not intended to cut grass, trees, or branches. It should
not be used for any other purpose than hedge trimming.
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.
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,
which can become entangled in moving parts.
English (Original instructions)
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
fl ammable 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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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.
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