Ryobi RY39505 - Manual (Page 6)

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 Use heavy gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and
when cleaning, installing or removing blades.
 Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or
jammed in the blade or before removing and installing
the blade. Wear heavy gloves.
 Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make
sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened be-
fore each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
 Never cut any material over 3/4 in. diameter.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a
blade. Keep the blade away from body.
 Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
 Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep
both hands on handles when the unit is in use.
 To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the
engine running.
 This product is intended for infrequent use by homeown-
ers and other occasional users for such general applica-
tions as trimming light and heavy vegetation, etc. It is not
intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of operation
can cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands due
to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to use a
product having an anti-vibration feature.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attach-
ment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
 Do not use on steps, a ladder, rooftop, or other unstable
support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the tool 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.
 Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away
from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around
or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt
to remove cut material when blade is moving.
 Blade coasts after being turned off.