Lawn Trimmer Safety Warnings - Ryobi RY402013 Operator's Manual

LAWN TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS

 Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions,
especially when there is a risk of lightning. This de-
creases the risk of being struck by lightning.
 Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where the
machine is to be used. Wildlife may be injured by the
machine during operation.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones,
and other foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause
personal injury.
 Before using the machine, always visually inspect to
see that the cutter or blade and the cutter or blade
assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts increase
the risk of injury.
 Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order
and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose, damaged,
or is not functioning correctly may result in personal injury.
 Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris. Blocked air
inlets and debris may result in overheating or risk of fire.
 Wear eye protection. Adequate protective equipment
will reduce personal injury.
 While operating the machine, always wear non-slip
and protective footwear. Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces
the chance of injury to the feet from contact with the
moving cutters or lines.
 Always wear clothing such as trousers that covers the
operator's legs while operating the machine. Contact
with the moving cutter or line may cause injury.
 Keep bystanders away while operating the machine.
Thrown debris can result in serious personal injury.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
 Do not operate the machine above waist height. This
 Exercise caution when operating the machine in wet
 Do not operate the machine on excessively steep
 When working on slopes, always be sure of your foot-
 Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting
 Keep all parts of the body away from the moving
 Carry the machine with the machine switched off and
 Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads
SYMBOLS
MEANING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
4 — English
helps prevent unintended cutter contact and enables
better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
grass. Walk, never run. This reduces the risk of slipping
and falling which may result in personal injury.
slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping
and falling which may result in personal injury.
ing, always work across the face of slopes, never up
or down and exercise extreme caution when changing
direction. This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping
and falling which may result in personal injury.
area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges
or bushes and can be accidentally cut or damaged by
the line or cutter.
trimmer cutter or line. Do not clear material from the
machine until it has been disconnected from the power
source. The moving trimmer cutter or line may result in
serious personal injury.
away from your body. Proper handling of the machine
will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with a
moving cutter, line or blade.
and blades specified by the manufacturer. Incorrect
replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and
injury.