Ryobi RY44140 - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions before using
this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and
proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
 Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when work-
ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots
and gloves. Do not wear sandals or go barefoot.
 Use Safety Glasses — 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.
 Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entan-
glement in moving parts.
 Keep Children Away — Keep all bystanders, children,
and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear eye protection.
 Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common
sense
. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Don’t Overreach — Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
 Store Idle Trimmers Indoors — When not in use, product
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out
of the reach of children.
 When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
 Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product which was not provided with
the product or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
 Avoid Dangerous Environments — Do not use the product
in damp or wet locations.
 Do not use in rain.
 Use the Right Appliance — Do not use the hedge trimmer
for any job except that for which it is intended.
 Do not use on steps, a ladder, rooftop, or unstable sup-
port. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the product in unexpected situations.
 Do Not Force the Hedge Trimmer — It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
 DANGER! — Risk of Cut — Keep Hands Away From
Blades
— Keep both hands on handles when power is
on.
 Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is mov-
ing. Make sure hedge trimmer is off and extension cord
is unplugged from power source when clearing jammed
materials from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting
blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
hedge trimmer.
 CAUTION! — Blade coasts after being turned off.
 To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug
will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any
way.
 Do Not Abuse the Cord — Never use the cord to carry
the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
 Extension Cord — make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Make knot as illustrated in figure 1. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge
size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an ex-
tension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
 WARNING! — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only
outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.