General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi RY15525 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using the curved shaft trimmer
attachment.
 Know the tool. Read and understand the operator's
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 and hearing protection when
operating this unit.
 Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of
any kind, sandals or go barefoot.
 Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection.
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
 Replace string head if 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.
 Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and
securely attached.
 Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope. Use only
the manufacturer's replacement line in the cutting head.
 Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any
other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer attach-
ment can result in serious personal injury.
 Never operate string trimmer without the grass deflector
in place and in good condition.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Contact
with hot surfaces could result in possible serious personal
injury.
 Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.
 Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the trimmer
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
 Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
 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 attach-
ment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
 Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
 Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with
the string head located over 30 in. or more above the
ground.
 Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or line which can
be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line.
 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 in-
structions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.