OPERATION
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
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
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.
CAUTION:
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 installa- tion 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
STARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 3.
Remove the scabbard.
Press and hold the
Depress the switch trigger.
Release the
STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 3.
Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
Upon release of the switch trigger, the
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 may result in serious injury.
OPERATING TIPS
See Figures 5 - 6.
DANGER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer, or live electric cords or lines will result in serious personal injury or possible death.
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