Ryobi RY24600 - Manual (Page 5)

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WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 Know your tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
Wear head protection when operating this equipment
above shoulder level.
 Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the op-
eration is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
 Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals,
or jewelry of any kind. Do not go barefoot.
 Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection.
 Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-
tion.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it is designed.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use on a lad-
der, rooftop, or unstable support.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep hands, face, and feet at a safe distance from mov-
ing parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting blades
when they are moving.
 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
 Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked
or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack
into a tool with the switch on invites accidents.
 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the tool in
damp or wet locations. Do not operate the hedge trimmer
in rain.
 Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
 Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect
the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced
before using. A guard or any other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will op-
erate properly and perform its intended function. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
 Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of
the enclosure plastic.
 To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not operate unit in
damp or wet locations.
 Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used
on another tool.
 Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unquali-
fied personnel may result in a risk of injury.
 When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or
injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES