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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Your cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's
high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance
INTENDED USE
The electric cultivator is intended for digging up of soil in an open
garden area, maximum working depth 19.5 cm. This product is not
intended for commercial use
Do not use it for any task other than those specified in the chapter
"INTENDED USE"
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when following the intended usage of the appliance there are
always residual risks which cannot be prevented. The following
hazards might apply:
■ Contact with the cultivator blase (Risk of cutting)
■ Unforeseen movement of the cultivator
(getting caught in roots, etc)
■ Slinging of broken stones, clay, etc.
■ Injury to hearing if no adequate hearing protection is taken
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules.
Please read these instructions before operating the unit
in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any by
standers. Please keep these instructions for later use.
■ Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and
in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
cultivator. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
■ Be familiar with all control and their proper operation. Know how
to stop the machine and disengage tines quickly.
■ Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine.
Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the
operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should
be trained and supervised by a parent.
English (Original Instructions)
■ Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
■ Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 15 meters
Before operation
■ The appliance must be assembled correctly before use.
■ The appliance should be checked carefully before use. You
■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only original
■ Before use, all foreign bodies must be removed from the lawn,
■ Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial light.
■ Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if operating in dusty
■ Dress properly. Wear the following clothing while using the
Proper use
■ User is responsible for third parties while working with the
■ People not acquainted with the operating instructions, children,
■ Only use the appliance for its designed purposes.
■ Keep children and pets away. All onlookers should be kept a safe
■ Make sure that all the protective devices are fitted and in good
■ Do not operate the application near underground electric cables,
■ Before inserting the plug in the mains socket, make sure that the
■ The use of the appliance is only permitted if the safety distance
■ Do not operate the application on a slope that is too steep for
■ Before starting the application, make sure tines are not touching
■ Grip guide bar firmly with both hands. Never operate the
■ Be aware that the product may unexpectedly bounce upward or
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instruction.
from the machine and extension cord while it is operation. Stop
machine is anyone enters the area.
should only work with an appliance that is in good condition. If
you notice any defect on the machine that may cause danger
to the operator, do not operate the appliance until defects are
rectified.
spare parts. Parts not produced by manufacturer may cause
poor fit and possible injury.
also pay attention to foreign bodies during the operation.
conditions.
application:
• Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught
in the rotating tines.
appliance.
juveniles who have not yet reached the minimum age for using
this appliance, and people under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication are not allowed to use the appliance.
distance away from the appliance when it is in use.
condition.
telephone lines, pipes or hoses.
socket ratings are correct and correspond to those indicated on
the rating label on the appliance.
provided by the guide bar is complied with.
safe operation. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you
have good footing.
foreign objects and must be completely free to move.
application with one hand.
jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard, packed
soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large stones,
roots or stumps.
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