Ryobi 43160a User Manual

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.

Safety Alert Symbol

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read the Operator’s 
Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and 
understand operator’s manual before using this 
product.

Wear Eye and Head 
 Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields 
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with 
head protection.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Gloves

Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when 
handling the pole saw and the blade.

Safety Footwear

Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this 
equipment.

Keep Tool Away from Electri-
cal Lines/Keep Bystanders 
Away 

DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet 
away from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at 
least 50 ft. away.

Electric Shock

Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe 
practices can result in electric shock.

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will 
result in serious personal injury.

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

hrs

Hours

Time

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., 
per minute