Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi RY40708 Operator's Manual

 Replace dull or worn blade when worn down to the wear
indicator.
 Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
purpose.
 Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
 Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
 Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks and holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions (example: wire or
wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous
projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly over
rough ground.
 Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when the motor is running or when the cutting
blade is moving.
 A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the motor is stopped or throttle trigger released.
Maintain proper control until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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
 Check blade nut for tightness before operating the
attachment.
 Improper assembly can create a dangerous situation.
 Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the
path of the edger blade.
 If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a) Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire or
disconnect from the power supply.
b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.
c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
 Always stop motor and remove the battery before attempt-
ing to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the
blade, installing attachment, or making any adjustments.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this product, loan them these instructions
also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.