Ryobi P2909 Operator's Manual page 6

 Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate cultivator when you are tired, ill, or upset.
 Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce
upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried
obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.
 Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product.
 Never operate the equipment on a slope.
 Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards
you.
 Start the unit carefully according to instructions from a
normal operating position and with feet well away from
the tines. Do not force cultivator. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
 Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not
in use. Carry the unit with the motor stopped.
 Store out of the reach of children.
 Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.
 Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your bat-
tery tool or when changing accessories. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
 Do not charge battery tool in rain, or damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
 Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
 Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 987000-432.
 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
 Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or
heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly
injury.
 Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of
ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous personal injury, never use any cordless product in
the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can
propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water
immediately.
 Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
 For best results, your battery tool should be charged in
a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 100°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
 Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your
skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets
into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10
minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this power tool.
If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these
instructions also.
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