Ryobi Pole Saw RY 43160A User Manual

Read and understand all instructions. Failure 

to follow all instructions listed below may result 
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal 
injury.

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 For safe operation, read and understand all 

instructions before using this product. Be 
familiar with all controls and proper use of the 
machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure 
to follow all safety instructions listed below, can 
result in serious personal injury.

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 Do not allow children or untrained individuals 

to use this unit.

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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment 
is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

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 Always wear eye protection with side shields 

marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with 
head protection.

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Dress properly.

  Wear heavy long pants, long 

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose 
fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go 
barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.

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Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent 
entanglement in moving parts.

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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 
50 ft. away.

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Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use 
common sense

. Do not operate this unit when 

you are tired, ill, or under the influence of 
alcohol, drugs, or medication.

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Do not operate in poor lighting.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. 
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or 
exposure to hot surfaces.

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

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  Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, 

etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.

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 When not in use, product should be stored 

indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the 
reach of children.

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 Use only original manufacturer’s replacement 

parts. Failure to do so may cause poor 
performance, possible injury, and will void your 
warranty.

 Do not, under any circumstance, use any 

attachment or accessory on this product which 
was not provided with the product or identified 
as appropriate for use with this product in the 
operator’s manual.

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 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the 

product in damp or wet locations. Do not use 
in rain.

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  Use the right appliance. Do not use the product 

for any job except that for which it is intended.

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 Do not operate from steps, a ladder, rooftop, 

tree, or unstable support. Stable footing on 
a solid surface enables better control of the 
product in unexpected situations.

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  Do not force the product. It will do the job better 

and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the 
rate for which it was designed.

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DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting 

area. Keep both hands on handles when power 
is on.

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CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned 

off.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product 
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than 
the other) and will require the use of a polarized 
extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized 
extension cord only one way. If the plug does 
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the 
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct 
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension 
cord will require the use of a polarized wall 
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall 
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully 
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug 
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician 
to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change 
the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, 
or extension cord plug in any way.

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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to 
carry the product or to disconnect the plug from 
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp 
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged