Ryobi APR04 Manuel D'utilisation page 15

ladder, this is extremely dangerous.
■ Do not use the machine in any position that causes
any part to come within 10 m of overhead electrical
lines.
■ Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are
qualified to do so.
■ Use of a product that may have been improperly
assembled could result in serious personal injury.
■ Replace damaged or faulty silencer.
■ To protect yourself from falling branches, do not
stand directly under the branch or limb being cut. The
product should not be held at an angle over 60° from
ground level.
■ Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of lubricant or
fuel mixture.
■ Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting any object.
■ Turn off the product, and make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before setting the product
down.
■ To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury,
do not use the product with any AC power head.
■ Whichever power head you use, ensure the distance
between the throttle trigger and the nearest unguarded
point of the cutting attachment is at least 1250 mm.
■ Replace damaged or faulty silencer. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
■ Beware of falling branches or those rebound after
hitting the ground.
WARNING
Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product to some operations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER HEADS
■ Always stop the engine, remove the spark plug
wire and allow the product to cool before refuelling,
cleaning, maintenance or storage.
■ This product is very noisy when operating, to prevent
long term hearing damage, wear hearing protection
and keep other persons 15m away from the work area.
Operating similar tools nearby increases risk of injury.
■ Use of hearing protection reduces your ability to hear
warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay
extra attention to what is going on in the work area.
■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held
tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud's
Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may
English(Original instructions)
■ There are measures that can be taken by the operator
■ If you experience any of the symptoms of this
■ Always drain the fuel tank outdoors, well away from
■ Always refuel outdoors in a well ventilated area
■ Always mix, transport and store fuel in a container
■ Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit
■ Never store the product with fuel in the tank inside a
■ Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners,
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
■ Ensure to properly close and tighten the caps on both
■ To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Clean up
spilled petrol immediately. Do not smoke.
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include tingling, numbness and blanching of the
fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness,
diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to
contribute to the development of these symptoms.
to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
● Keep your body warm in cold weather. When
operating the unit wear gloves to keep the hands
and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather
is a major factor contributing to Raynaud's
Syndrome.
● After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
● Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
condition, immediately discontinue use and see your
physician about these symptoms.
sparks, flames and other sources of ignition. Allow the
engine to cool before draining.
away from sparks, flames and other ignition sources.
Choose a hard level surface for this task.
approved for petroleum.
from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
building where there could be sources of ignition.
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
fuel leaks, etc.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
fuel tanks and fuel containers.
and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
WARNING