ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

nCarefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Power Head Assembly Pruner Attachment Scabbard

Scrench (5/8 in. x 3/4 in.)

8 oz. Bar and Chain Oil Bottle of 2-cycle oil Shoulder Strap Bracket Shoulder Strap

“J” Barrier Handle Assembly:

“J” Barrier Handle

Top and Bottom Clamp Short Bolt

Long Bolt

2 Flat Washers

2 Lock Washers

2Bolts Operator’s Manual Warranty Registration Card

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso- ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

ATTACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE

See Figure 2.

nHold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that the handle will be located to the operator’s left.

nInsert the end of the handle between the clamps.

nAlign the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) through the handle side.

nPlace short bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in.) through opposite side of the clamp. Install the flat washer, lock washers, and hex nuts to hold the assembly in place.

nAfter assembly is complete, adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort.

nTighten the long bolt first and then the short bolt.

SHORT BOLT

LONG BOLT

CLAMP

“J” BARRIER

 

 

HANDLE

CLAMP

FLAT WASHER

HEX NUT

LOCK WASHER

Fig. 2

INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP

See Figure 3.

The shoulder strap provides added support of the pruner during operation.

To install the shoulder strap bracket:

nRemove the hex nut, lock washer, and bolt from the shoulder strap bracket.

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Ryobi RY52004 manual Assembly, Unpacking, Packing List, Attaching the J Barrier Handle, Installing the Shoulder Strap