Ryobi RY80290 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns: Never remove fuel cap when
unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit to cool at
least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death
or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 Know your tool. Read the operator's manual carefully.
Learn the machine's applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
 Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate
the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all
guards are operating properly before each use.
 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are re-
moved from tool before turning it on.
 To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area.
 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
 Do not start or operate the engine in a confined space,
building, near open windows, or in other unventilated
space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can col-
lect. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely
dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.
 Use right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it
was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
 Dress properly. Wear long pants and long sleeves. Do not
wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
 Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
 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.
 Don't overreach or stand on a ladder, rooftop, or other
unstable support. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
 Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
 Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this
manual.
 Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard
or other 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 must be properly repaired or
replaced by a qualifed service center to avoid risk of personal
injury.
 Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off.
Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
 Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce
the chance of a fire hazard.
 Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
 Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safeload-
ing, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
 Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop
the product and bleed pressure quickly.
 Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always
use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to
clean tool.
 Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing
and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are
tired. Do not rush.
 Do not operate the product while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
 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.
 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off. Have switch
replaced by a qualified service center.
 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
 Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use in damp or wet
locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
 Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking
of the motor could ignite fumes.
 Do not operate while smoking or near an open flame.
 Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or other
flammable materials.
 WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct dis-
charge stream at persons.
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