Ryobi HT816r, HT818r, HT822r manual Operating Instructions, To Turn Your Hedge Trimmer on

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ON

WARNING: Before connecting your hedge trimmer to power supply source, always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and release the switch trigger). Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your trimmer resulting in possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on jobs where your trimmer may need to be stopped suddenly.

Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a lock-off button, that reduces the possibility of accidental starting.

1.Slide the lock-off button forward (Fig. 3).

2.Depress and hold the switch trigger.

3.Release the lock-off button.

NOTE: The lock-off button is located on top of the handle. The lock resets each time the switch trigger is released.

LOCK-ON FEATURE

Your hedge trimmer is also equipped with a lock-on feature, which is convenient when continuous trimming for extended periods of time is required.

To Lock-On

1.Slide the lock-off button forward (Fig. 4).

2.Depress and hold the switch trigger.

3.Release the lock-off button.

4.Pull lock-on tab back with your thumb and hold.

5.Release switch trigger, then release lock-on tab.

To Release the Lock-On

1. Depress the switch trigger and release it.

If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and your hedge trimmer becomes disconnected from power supply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately.

EXTENSION CORD RETAINER

An extension cord retainer has been provided to prevent extension cord from becoming disconnected from your trimmer during use. It is molded into the switch handle of your hedge trimmer. Plug extension cord into plug recess below switch handle, then snugly fit cord into retainer as shown in Figure 5.

Extension cord retainer works best with 16 A.W.G. extension cords. When using 14 A.W.G. extension cords the cord may be tight in extension cord retainer. We suggest an alternate method as shown in figure 5 for securing tight extension cords.

Lock-Off Button

Switch Trigger

Fig. 3

Lock-On Tab

Lock-Off Button

Switch Trigger

	Fig. 4
Extension Cord	Alternate Method
		of Securing
Retainer
	Extension Cord

Fig. 5

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