MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con- tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.

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 the spark plug wire connected.

REPLACING BLADES

See Figure 7.

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

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Place the hedge trimmer upside down on a workbench and remove the gear box cover screws.

Remove the gear box cover and set aside.

Remove the blade screws.

Remove the old blade.

Install the new blade and reinstall blade screws to

secure­ .

Install the gear box cover and reinstall gear box cover screws to secure.

 

GEAR BOX

BLADE

COVER

SCREWS

SCREWS

 

GEAR BOX

COVER

BUSHING

GEAR

Fig. 7

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Ryobi RY39500 manual General Maintenance, Replacing Blades

RY39500 specifications

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