Ryobi RY43160 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal
injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all in-
structions before using this product. Be familiar
with all controls and proper use of the machine.
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.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Wear eye protection with side shields, which is
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection when operating this equip-
ment.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go bare-
foot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
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, or under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any mov-
ing part.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasten-
ers, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
When not in use, product should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the
reach of children.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement
parts. Failure to do so may cause poor perfor-
mance, possible injury, and will void your war-
ranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any at-
tachment 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.
Use the right appliance. Do not use the product
for any job except that for which it is intend-
ed.
Do not operate from steps, a ladder, rooftop,
tree, or unstable support. Stable footing on a
solid surface enables better control of the prod-
uct in unexpected situations.
Do not force the product. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting
area. Keep both hands on handles when power
is on.
CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned
off.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a polarized
extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the product or to disconnect the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS