Ryobi 130rEB - Manual (Page 5)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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• Stop and unplug the unit for maintenance, repair,
or for changing the cutting attachment or other
attachments.
• Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from
your authorized service dealer. Use of any non Ryobi
parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the
user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
• This unit is provided with double-insulation. Use only
identical replacement parts. See instructions for
Servicing of Double-Insulated Units.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.
• Maintain the unit with care. Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your
tool.
• 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 indi-
cated elsewhere in this manual.
WHILE OPERATING WITH EDGER ADD-ON
• Inspect the unit before use. Ensure the blade is
installed correctly and secure.
• Clear the area to be edged before each use. Remove
all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the edging attachment.
• Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is
rotating.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control
until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
• Do not run the unit at high speed when not edging.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the unit immediately and check for
damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting
further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent,
warped, cracked or broken.
• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before
continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as
necessary.
WHILE OPERATING WITH SWEEPER/BLOWER
ADD-ON
• Inspect the unit before use. Ensure the air intake on
sweeper/blower is free of debris.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance. Take extra caution when cleaning on steps
or stairs.
• Never point the Blower in the direction of people or
pets, or in the direction of windows. Always direct the
blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit indoors in a locked up and dry or high
and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or damage,
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.
• 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
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your
eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always
wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and a full
face shield when needed.