Ryobi UT15518F User Manual

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Edger Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to a high standard for dependability, ease of

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Product.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before

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Assembly

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Warranty

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This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-

Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply

with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protection when

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com mon

tired or under the in flu ence of drugs, al co hol, or medica-

tion. A mo ment of in at ten tion while op er at ing power tools

Do not operate in poor lighting.

times. Proper footing and bal ance enables better control

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

When using the attachment on a power head with a

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

ad just ments or repairs.

Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and

attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

ATTACHED TO AN ELECTRIC POWER HEAD

When this attachment is being used with the recom-

in the electric power unit’s Operator’s Manual, in

Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped

Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product

Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts, or cracks

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Posi-

tion the cord so that it will not come in contact with the

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged

low all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.

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 at tach 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.

Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects

Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.

Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.

Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,

flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other

Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to

Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.

If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:

a) Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire or

b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.

c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment.

Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be

wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material

to be cut when the engine is running or when the cutting

Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.

Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your

A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues

to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-

tions also to prevent misuse of the product and

vice we suggest you return the product to your nearest

AU THO RIZED SERVICE CENTER

for repair. When servicing, use

WARNING:

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use

this product until you read thoroughly and understand

warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use

this product. Call Expand-it customer service for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in

ANSI Z87.1.

SYMBOL

Safety Alert Symbol

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual

Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment.

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property dam-

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

WARNING:

Keep Bystanders Away