Ryobi RBC254SSEON, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given 

top priority in the design of your brushcutter.

INTENDED USE

The brushcutter is intended to be used only by adults who 

have read and understood the instructions and warnings 

in this manual and can be considered responsible for their 

actions. The product is only intended for use outdoors in a 

well-ventilated area. For safety reasons, the product must 

be adequately controlled by a two-handed operation.

The product fitted with the TRI-ARC blade (and appropriate 

guard), can cut bushes. The product is not designed to be 

fitted with a saw blade.

The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the 

ground surface. The product should not be used to cut or 

trim hedges, bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting 

plane is not parallel to the ground surface.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.

 WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and 

understand the operator’s manual.

 WARNING

Do not attempt to operate the product until you 

have read thoroughly and understood completely all 

instructions and safety rules contained in this manual. 

Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, 

electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save the 

operator’s manual and review frequently for continuing 

safe operation, and instructing others who may use the 

product.

 WARNING

The product is not intended to be used by children or 

persons with reduced physical, mental, or sensory 

capabilities. Children should be adequately supervised 

to ensure they do not play with the product.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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For safe operation, read and understand all instructions 

before using the product. Follow all safety instructions. 

Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can 

result in serious personal injury.

■

Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of 

the product. Check with your local authority for advice.

■

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the 

product.

■

Do not start or run the engine in a closed or poorly 

ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

■

Clear 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 

blade.

■

Wear full eye and hearing protection while using the 

product. If working in an area where there is a risk of 

falling objects, head protection must be worn.

■

Hearing protection may restrict the operator’s ability 

to hear warning sounds. Pay particular attention to 

potential hazards around and inside the working area.

■

Wear heavy, long trousers, non-slip protective footwear 

and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short 

trousers, jewellery of any kind, or use with bare feet.

■

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent 

entanglement in any moving parts.

■

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m 

away. Stop the product if anyone enters the area.

■

Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under 

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

■

Do not use in poor lighting. The operator needs clear 

unrestricted vision to identify potential hazards.

■

Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Do not 

overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance 

or exposure to hot surfaces.

■

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

■

Do not touch area around the silencer or cylinder of the 

product, these parts get hot from operation.

■

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool down before 

making any adjustments.

■

Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank.

■

Mix and store fuel in a container approved for fuel.

■

Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. 

Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from 

refueling site before starting engine.

■

Stop the engine and allow to cool down before refueling 

or storing the product.

■

Allow the engine to cool down; empty the fuel tank and 

secure the product from moving before transporting in 

a vehicle.

■

Always stop the engine. Make sure all moving parts 

have come to a complete stop:

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before servicing

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before leaving the product unattended

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before clearing a blockage

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before checking, cleaning, and working on the 

product

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before changing accessories

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before removing the blade

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before installing the blade

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after striking a foreign object

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whenever performing maintenance

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whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally

 WARNING

Do not use cutting means or attachments, which are 

not specified by RYOBI in this manual. This includes 

the use of metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flail-

blades. These items are known to break up during use 

and present a high risk of serious injury to the operator 

or bystanders.