Ryobi RY39500 Cutting Tips, Operating the Hedge Trimmer, To rotate handle, Rotating handle Knob

OPERATION

WARNING:

When the engine starts with the throttle trigger locked, the blades will move. Keep body, objects, and obstructions away from blades. Failure to keep away from the blades can result in serious injury.

ROTATING HANDLE

See Figure 5.

The handle can be rotated 45° or 90° to the left or to the right.

To rotate handle:

n Shut off the hedge trimmer.

nDisengage the throttle trigger.

nPull back on the rotating handle knob. n Turn handle to the right or to the left. n Release rotating handle knob.

n Keep turning handle until it locks into place in one of the 45° or 90° positions.

NOTE: The trimmer will only operate at one of these locked positions. The handle is locked when the rotating handle knob is securely into place, is not extended, and the handle will no longer move to either side.

CUTTING TIPS

See Figure 6.

WARNING:

Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge trim- mer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious injury.

rotating handle

knob

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and it will be more uniform.

Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.

WARNING:

OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of serious personal injury.

Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.

Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 3/4 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large stems.

If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow the blades to stop, and remove the obstruction.

If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim the side of 10

WARNING:

Read the safety information for safe operation using the

blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to ensure safe operation. Refer to Specific Safety Rules.

Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when operat- ing. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action from side to side.

The hedge trimmer should be positioned so that your body will not come into contact with the muffler on the power head. Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet.

Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.

Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing, posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.

Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspect- ing it for damage. Do not use if any damage is detected.