Ryobi HT816r, HT818r, HT822r manual Assembly Instructions, Application, Installing Front Handle

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Lock-On Tab

 

 

APPLICATION

Lock-Off Button

This unit is intended for household purpose only. Use the Hedge Trimmer for;

• Trimming and the forming of hedges, shrubs, and bushes with a branch diameter of up to 3/8 inch.

Blade Guard

Front Handle

Switch Trigger

Rear Handle

Extension Cord

Retainer

Cutting Blade

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING FRONT HANDLE

After removing your hedge trimmer from its carton, remove the front handle, screw, and lock nut from the plastic bag. Using a flat blade screwdriver, which is the only tool needed for assembly, install as follows:

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, the handle must be installed when operating this unit.

1.Turn the front handle so that the flat surface faces the blade guard of your trimmer.

Front Handle

Blade Guard

 

Rear Handle

 

Screw

Handle Slot

 

Ears

Lock Nut

 

Fig. 1

NOTE: The hollow side of the front handle faces the rear handle when installed properly.

2.Spread the ears of the front handle and fit into the handle slots on the motor housing (Fig. 1).

NOTE: For your convenience and ease of assembly one of the ears on the front handle has been keyed.

3.Place your trimmer on a workbench and place lock nut into molded slot on right side of the front handle.

4.Insert screw from left to right through the front handle and motor housing (Fig. 2).

5.Tighten screw and lock nut securely with a flat blade screwdriver.

Screw

Lock Nut

Fig. 2

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionSafety Alert Symbol Rules for Safe OperationBefore Operating For Safe OperationSymbolmeaning Safety Alert Symbol Other Safety WarningsSafety and International Symbols For Service INFORMATION, CallAssembly Instructions Installing Front HandleApplication To Turn Your Hedge Trimmer on LOCK-ON FeatureOperating Instructions Extension Cord RetainerUsing the Hedge Trimmer To Trim a HedgeGeneral Tips Maintenance and Repair Instructions Blade Replacement Blade Cover Screw Servicing of Double Insulated Units SpecificationsCleaning the Unit Inspect Extension CordsReplacement Parts DescriptionREV. a 12/99