User manual MTD LE720R

[. . . ] Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. WARNING! Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. OR 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. [. . . ] • A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped rotating. • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. • Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. • Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing add-ons or other attachments. • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when servicing this unit. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. • Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. • FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL: USA: 1-800-345-8746 CANADA: 1-800-265-6778 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87. 1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m. ) from the operating area. • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your eyes. Before commencing power tool operation, always wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87. 1-1989 standards, and a full face shield when needed. KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS With Edger Add-On; • Edging along paths, driveways, rockeries, etc. Hanger Shaft Housing Depth Adjustment Knob Blade Shield Blade Shield Wheel Gearbox Edger Blade 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK® SYSTEM The Click-Link® system enables the use of these optional add-ons. • The edger wheel adjusted for proper cut depth and edger positioned as shown in Figs. Tighten the adjustment knob securely. Depth Adjustment Knob Lowering Fig. [. . . ] ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD. RYOBI’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY, IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS, AND ROP DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. RYOBI ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE RYOBI PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. [. . . ]