Ryobi EXPAND-IT AED05 Original Instructions Manual page 6

■ Avoid unintentional starting. Always check that the
switch is in the Off position before plugging in the
product to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in
product with your finger on the witch.
■ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
■ Do not expose this product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering an appliance will increase the risk of
electric shock.
■ Electrical power should be supplied via a residual
current device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more
than 30 mA.
■ Before every use, examine the power cord for damage.
If there are signs of damage, it must be replaced by at
an authorised service centre. Always uncoil the power
cord during use; coiled cables can overheat.
■ If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect
the cord from the power supply immediately. Do not
touch the cord before disconnecting the power
supply. Do not use the product if the cord is damaged
or worn-out.
■ If you need to use an extension cord, ensure it is
suitable for outdoor use and has a current capacity
rating sufficient to supply the product. Check the
extension cord before every use for damage. Always
uncoil the extension cord during use because coiled
cords can overheat. Damaged extension cords should
not be repaired, they should be replaced with an
equivalent type.
■ Make sure the power cord is positioned so that it will not
be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
■ Never pick up or carry the product by the electric cable.
■ Never pull by the power cord to disconnect from the
power supply.
■ Keep the power cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
■ Always direct the cable to the rear away from the
product.
■ Make sure voltage is correct for your product. A
nameplate on the product indicates the product's
voltage. Never connect the product to an AC voltage
that differs from this voltage.
■ Make sure the switch is in Off position before
disconnecting from power supply.
FOR ASSEMBLING WITH BATTERY-DRIVEN POWER
HEAD
■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
■ Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
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screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
EDGER SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the product.
■ Use the product in daylight or good artificial light.
■ Avoid using on wet grass.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance. Always be
sure of your footing on slopes. Walk, never run.
■ Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
edger toward you.
■ Beware, the cutting elements continue to rotate after
the engine/motor is switched off. Maintain proper
control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
■ Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing
surfaces other than grass and when transporting the
edger to and from the area to be edged.
■ Start the product carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade. Never stand or have
any part of your body in line with the path of the edger
blade.
■ Do not adjust the powerhead governor settings or over-
speed the engine/motor.
■ The guard on this edger is designed to throw debris
forward and away from the operator while in use.
Remember that the blade below the guard is not
guarded when the product is tilted or lifted away from
the ground. This is particularly important during starting
the product. Never start the product if anyone is in front
of the blade.
■ Do not operate the product when there is a risk of
lightning.
■ Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering an appliance will increase the risk of
electric shock.
■ Keep bystanders, children, and pets 15 m away from
the area of operation. Stop the product if anyone enters
the area.
■ Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
■ Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means. Clear
debris like small stones, gravel and other foreign objects
from the work area before starting operation. Wires or
string may become entangled with the cutting means.
■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with moving
parts, always stop the product, and disconnect from the
power supply (if applicable), and make sure all moving
parts have come to a stop:
● servicing
● leaving the product unattended