Replacing Blades, See Figures 7 | Ryobi P2601 specification

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades or service unit with battery pack installed.

REPLACING BLADES

See Figures 7 - 8.

Periodically inspect the blades for damage and wear. Always use the manufacturer’s specified replacement blades.

Removing the blade:

 Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.

 Place the hedge trimmer upside down on a workbench

and remove the four (4) blade cover screws.

 Remove the blade cover.

 Remove the bar plate from the two pins.

 Remove the retaining ring, washer, and retaining plate.

 Align the cams.

BLADE

COVER

SCREWS

BLADE COVER

Fig. 7

NOTE: The yokes cannot be lifted unless they clear the

lip of the cams.

 Remove the four (4) blade screws.

 Each blade has an oval yoke attached at one end. Slide

the blades into position so the yokes align. Remove the

blade from the housing.

Installing a new blade:

Before installing a new blade, apply a lithium-based grease to the areas indicated.

	Align the cams.
 Place the new blade on the housing and align the yokes
	to drop into place. Rotate the blade so that it drops past
	the lower cam.
	NOTE: When properly aligned, the blade assembly fits in

CUTTER BLADE

ASSEMBLY

YOKES

BLADE SCREWS

BAR PLATE

RETAINING

RING

WASHER

RETAINING

PLATE

APPLY GREASE

TO THESE

AREAS

the recessed slot in the motor housing.

 Reinstall the four (4) blade screws and tighten securely.

 Reinstall the retaining plate, washer, and retaining ring.

 Reinstall the bar plate over the two pins.

 Install the blade cover using the four (4) blade cover

screws. Tighten securely.

WARNING:

Make sure the bottom plate is replaced before inserting the battery pack and starting the hedge trimmer. Failure to do so will expose internal parts, which could cause an accident or electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

NOTE: If binding occurs after replacing the blade assembly, repeat the steps under Removing the Blade and Installing a New Blade.

CAMS

PINS

Fig. 8