RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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WHILE OPERATING
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts
are recommended.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, keep the pruner
from power lines or electrical wires.
• Use the right tool. Use this unit only as described in
this manual. Do not use for any job except that for
which is intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or
grips.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues
to moves after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper
control of the unit until the blade has completely
stopped moving.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the
blade when it is moving.
• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed
needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed
when not pruning.
• Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine 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.
• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance,
repair, or for changing add-ons attachments.
• Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when
servicing this unit. These parts are available from
your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts,
accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi
for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to
the user, or damage to the unit, and void your
warranty.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep
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
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778
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