Important Safety Instructions - Ryobi P20010 Manual Del Operador

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
 Use Safety Glasses – Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Always wear safety glasses with side
shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of eye injury.
 Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the op-
eration is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
 Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
ery. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals, or
go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
 Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entangle-
ment in moving parts.
 Keep children away – Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 50 ft. away.
 Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
 Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
 Avoid Dangerous Environments – Don't expose appli-
ance or string trimmer to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering an appliance or string trimmer will increase the
risk of electric shock.
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 Use Right Appliance – Do not force tool. Use the correct
 Don't Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
 Do not overreach – Keep firm footing and balance. Over-
 Avoid accidental starting – Be sure switch trigger is in
 Do not use tool if switch trigger does not turn it on or off.
 Disconnect battery pack – Disconnect battery pack from
 Use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts and
 Maintain appliance with care – Replace string head if
 Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the tool,
 Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
 Use only the manufacturer's replacement line in the
 Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
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tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
reaching can result in loss of balance.
the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch trigger or
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch trigger
is dangerous and must be repaired.
the appliance before servicing or changing accessories
such as cutting line. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the
string head is properly installed and securely fastened.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
any 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 conditions that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
properly and securely attached.
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment,
for example, metal wire, rope, or the like. To install any
other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can
result in serious personal injury.
and in good condition.
string head below waist level. Never cut with the string
head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.