Ryobi HT816r - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator's manual before starting or operating this unit. Failure to follow operating
instructions and safety precautions in the operator's manual can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1
standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING: Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in the rain, or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from
the operating area.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES
WARNING: Moving blades can cause severe injury. Do not touch the blades when
starting or while operating the unit.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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• Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
unit, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition
that may effect the units operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service dealer unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS