Ryobi 510r - Manual (Page 4)

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
their explanations, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
danger, warning or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit;
teens can operate the unit with adult guidance.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not operate the
unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Carefully inspect the surrounding area before starting
the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects
such as glass and wire.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep
them outside a 50-foot (15 m.) radius, at a minimum.
Even then there is still a risk of thrown objects hitting
bystanders. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit
immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors
can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.
• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area void
of sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling.
Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.
• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke and keep sparks and open flames from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
WHILE OPERATING
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
• To reduce the risk of injury caused by thrown objects,
wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1
standards and are marked as such. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear short pants, sandals or
operate barefoot.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects
being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear jewelry,
scarves or loose clothing. Secure hair above shoulder.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.
• This unit has a clutch. The tines remain stationary
when the engine is idling. If they do not, have the unit
adjusted by an authorized service technician.
• Be sure the tines are not in contact with anything
before starting the unit.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
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