Assembly, Unpacking, Packing List | Ryobi RY52907, RY52604 instruction

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

nCarefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Power Head Assembly Pruner Attachment Extension Shaft Scabbard

Combination Wrench (5/8 in. x 3/4 in.)

8 oz. Bar and Chain Lubricant Bottle of 2-cycle Lubricant

Shoulder Strap Hanger (with mounting hardware) Shoulder Strap

“J” Handle Assembly (with mounting hardware)

Hanger Cap Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- sories 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.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

ATTACHING THE “J” HANDLE

See Figure 2.

Place the bottom J-handle clamp on the drive shaft as shown. Insert the tab on the top J-handle clamp into the slot on the bottom J-handle clamp.

Insert the end of the J-handle between the clamps so that holes align and handle will be located to the operator’s left.

Push the bolt through the clamp and handle.

Install flat washer, lock washer, and wing nut to hold the assembly in place.

Adjust the position of the handle to the area indicated by the label on the drive shaft housing.

Tighten the wing nut securely.

INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP, HANGER AND ATTACHMENT

See Figures 3 - 4.

When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder strap to support the unit.

To install the shoulder strap hanger:

nRemove the hex nut, lock washer, and bolt from the shoulder strap hanger.

nPull apart the ends of the hanger to expand slightly.

nPosition the hanger along the shaft to a location providing optimum balance and control of the tool.

NOTE: Make sure that the hanger does not cover the WARNING label on the shaft.

nSqueeze hanger ends together to retighten.

nReinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure.

nConnect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger.

The pruner attachment connects to the power head, or for extra reach to an extension shaft, by means of a coupler device.

To install the attachment:

nLoosen the knob on the coupler of the extension shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.

nPush in the button located on the shaft of the pruner attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate extension shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: The attachment should only be operated with the blade in a vertical position.

nTighten the knob securely.

nRepeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to power head.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

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RY52907, RY52604 specifications

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