Ryobi RY43160 Connecting to Power Supply, Starting and Stopping, Adjusting Telescoping Pole

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OPERATION

CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY

See Figure 5.

This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using.

nForm a loop with the end of the extension cord.

nInsert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.

nSlowly pull loop against cord retainer until the

slack is removed­ .

nPlug product into extension cord.

NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figure 5.

To start the motor:

nConnect the pole saw to power supply.

n Place your thumb on the lock-out button and pull it completely towards you.

n Fully depress the switch trigger.

To stop the motor:

nRelease the switch trigger.

LOCK-OUT

BUTTON

SWITCH TRIGGER

CORD RETAINER

Fig. 5

ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE

See Figure 6.

nDisconnect the pole saw from the power sup- ply.

nRotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen.

n Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole.

NOTE: Extend the pole only to the length required to reach the limb being cut. Do not extend the handle above waist height.

n When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar clockwise to secure.

NOTE: Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the pole saw to keep proper balance. Do not attempt to use the pole saw at a length which does not allow you to achieve proper footing and balance at all times.

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Contents ALL Versions Toutes LES Versions Todas LAS Versiones Save this Manual for Future ReferenceIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Important Safety InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Specificsafetyrules Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Double Insulation ElectricalElectrical Connection Extension CordsOIL CAP Product SpecificationsTelescoping Pole LOCK-OUT Button Scabbard RetainerAssembly FeaturesPowerhead Pole Connecting the PolesButton Handle Pole Lower Collar Threaded Base CordAdding BAR and Chain Lubricant OperationApplications Adjusting Telescoping Pole Connecting to Power SupplyLOCK-OUT Button Switch Trigger Cord Retainer Starting and StoppingPreparation for Cutting BASIC Cutting ProcedureSee Figures 7 Collar Load Second CUTSee Figures 9 Limbing and PruningMaximum General Maintenance MaintenanceChain Tension FlatsSee Figures 13 Replacing the BAR and ChainDrivecase Chain Cover BAR BAR NUT Sprocket Tensioning PIN NUTChain Oiler Chain MaintenanceBAR NUT Remove CAP BAR Lube Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 19 HOW to Sharpen the CuttersGullet Left Hand Cutters Right HandProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingStoring the Product Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyAVERTISSEMENT  OPERATOR’S Manual / Electric Pole SAWAdvertencia Techtronic Industries North AMERICA, INC