[. . . ] Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. [. . . ] (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTER for repair. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator 's manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this product. 1, 36 m/s² your authorised Ryobi service center (local contacts at the end of this operator's manual) PACKING LIST Pole Hedge Trimmer Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. Remove from packaging and extend the telescopic pole to its longest operating position as shown in Figure 6 in the Operation section of this manual. N Unscrew the threaded collar from trimmer head base and pull back over the cord to the extended telescopic pole as shown. Insert the telescopic pole into the trimmer head threaded base until the lock holes click into place. NOTE: You may need to slightly rotate pole from side to side until it locks into place. n Lower the threaded collar onto the threaded base and rotate clockwise to secure. WARNING: Failure to lock telescopic pole as directed above could result in serious injury or death. N n Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. [. . . ] This warranty does not cover belts, brushes, bags, bulbs or any part which ordinary wear and tear results in required replacement during warranty period. Unless specifically provided under applicable law, this warranty does not cover transportation cost or consumable items such as fuses. This limited warranty is void if the product's original identification (trade mark, serial number, etc. ) markings have been defaced, altered or removed or if product is not purchased from an authorized reseller or if product is sold AS IS and / or WITH ALL FAULTS. [. . . ]