Ryobi RY401021 - Symbols and Safety Alerts; Safety Alert Symbol; Read Operators Manual Symbol; Eye Protection Symbol

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
NAME
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Safety Alert
Read Operator ’ s Manual
Eye Protection
4 — English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator ’ s manual before using this product.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your bat 
tery tool or when changing accessories. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
■ Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
■ Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
■ Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple 
ment 988000-842.
■ Store idle lawn mower indoors - When not in use, mower
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children. The start key and battery packs should
also be removed and stored in a separate location out of
the reach of children.
■ Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
■ Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate this machine.
■ Never operate machine in a closed area.
■ Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper op 
eration regularly.
■ Do not store battery packs or lawn mower in locations
where the temperature is less than 50°F or more than
100 o F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
■ Do not use lawn mower in locations where the temperature
is less than 40°F or more than 104 o F.
■ Use appliances only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk
of injury and fire.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this product. If
you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
SYMBOL
A
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SYMBOL SIGNAL