Ryobi EBC 1040 Mode D'emploi page 4

EBC 1040
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and proper use of the unit.
• Children and adolescents must not manipu-
late unit, except for adolescents in training
and under the supervision of a specialist.
• Keep all bystanders at least 5 m away from
the unit during operation.
• Make sure there are no branches or stones
etc. in the way of the cord or the cutting
blade, before starting up the appliance.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Be aware of the risk of injury ta the head,
hands and feet.
• When working with the unit, always wear
sturdy, rubber-soled footwear and body
protection appropriate to operation of the
unit.
• When working with the unit, use the safety
attachments supplied.
• Before starting, adjust the handle to your
size.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• All interventions, whether for maintenance,
repair or for changing cutting head or safety
attachments, must be undertaken with the
motor stopped.
• Frequently inspect the condition of the
cutting head, All damaged parts must
immediately be replaced.
• Follow all the required precautions when
undertaking replacement.
• Use only replacement parts recommended
by the manufacturer.
• All guards must be installed properly before
operating the unit.
Attention!
Observe the Read
following operator's
safety manual.
warnings.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
• Caution-Danger! Cutting head is still running.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other
materials.
• Keep connecting wires away from the tools.
• Turn off the unit and pull the main plug
before set-up or cleaning of the unit, and
before testing for tangled or damaged wires.
• The connecting wires must be inspected
regularly for signs of damage or age.
• The unit must not be used if the connecting
wires are not in perfect condition.
• Maintenance/servicing and cleaning of the
unit or adjustments to cutting height or work
height may only be performed when the
motor is off/still and the main plug is
disconnected.
• Cord Sets - Make sure your cord set is in
good condition. When using a cord set, be
sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to
carry the current that your unit wilI draw. An
undersized cord set will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in power and overheating.
• The table (below) shows the correct size to
use depending on the cord length and
nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier size Iine gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
FOR 23OV APPLIANCES USING 0-6 AMPS
Cord length (m)
Wire size (mm
If the electric
Keep
cord is
bystanders at
Wear head, damaged
least 15 m
eye and ear remove plug
away from
protection. from socket
unit during
and replace
operation.
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7 15
2
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Do not Ignition/
operate unit Power Switch
in rain. On/Start/Run
it.
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1,6 2,0
Ignition/
Power Switch
off or stop.