Operation, Applications, Holding the Hedge Trimmer

OPERATION

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 eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. 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 recom- mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery

This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.

For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger models.

TO INSTALL / remove BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

To install:

Place the battery pack in the hedge trimmer. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with groove in the hedge trimmer’s battery port.

Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the hedge trimmer before beginning operation.

notice:

When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

To remove:

Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and depress both sides to release the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.

WARNING:

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked with hands free of the lock-out button when not in use. Remove battery pack when transporting or carrying hedge trimmer to avoid accidental starting, which may result in serious injury.

STARTING And Stopping THE HEDGE TRIMMER

See Figure 3.

To start:

Remove the scabbard.

Press and hold the lock-out button.

Depress the switch trigger.

Release the lock-out button. Continue to depress the switch trigger for extended operation.

To stop:

Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.

Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button will automatically reset to the locked position.

holding THE HEDGE TRIMMER

See Figure 4.

The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles.

WARNING:

Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge trimmer with the other. Improper operation of the hedge trimmer can result in serious injury.

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