Ryobi P561 - Manual (Page 7)

5 – English
PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS
 Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when
operating the pruner and when installing or removing
the blade.
 Replace any blade or other parts that are cracked
or damaged. Always make sure blade is installed
correctly and securely fastened before each use.
Failure to do so can cause serious personal injury to the
operator, bystanders, or damage to the unit.
 Never cut any material over 1-1/2 in. thick.
 Maintain a firm grip on handle while cutting with a
blade. Keep the blade away from body.
 Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
 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.
 Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves when working outdoors. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing that could be caught in moving parts, short
pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of
any kind. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
 Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part. Do not touch or try to stop cutting blades when
they are moving.
 When not in use, product should be stored indoors in
a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
 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. Do not handle
or operate the unit with wet hands.
 Use the right appliance. Do not use the pruner for any
job except that for which it is intended.
 DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area.
 Never hold or have someone hold the branch, limb,
or workpiece that is being cut. Holding the workpiece
by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
 Keep hands away from blade. Do not reach underneath
work or around or over the blade while blade is moving. Do
not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.
Make sure pruner is off, blade has stopped moving, and
battery pack is removed when clearing jammed materials
from blade. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the pruner.
 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cells may
explode. Batteries should be recycled. Consult your
local waste authority for information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options.
 Do not place your second (support) hand on front
housing under shoe assembly when operating the
pruner two-handed. Keep the second hand on top of
the pruner housing as illustrated in this operator’s manual.
Placing your support hand on the front housing under
the shoe assembly could cause it to slip into the blade,
resulting in serious personal injury.
 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.