4
To install the attachment:
Remove the hanger cap from the attachment shaft.
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft.
Push in the button located on the shaft of the pruner at-
tachment.
Align the button with the guide recess on the extension shaft
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate extension
shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE:
The attachment should only be operated with the
bar in a vertical position (when the unit is in use). If the
button does not release completely in the positioning hole,
the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side
to side until the button is locked into place.
Tighten the knob securely.
Repeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to power
head.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
To remove:
Stop the engine.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
INSTALLING ThE ShOULdER STRAP ANd
STRAP hANGER
See Figures 3 - 4.
When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder strap
to support the unit. If your unit does not have a strap
hanger installed on the power head shaft, use the following
instructions to install the hanger.
Pull strap hanger apart and place over power head end
of shaft; position near the upper knob.
Install bolt and lock nut. Tighten nut securely.
NOTE:
Check for tightness before each use to avoid seri-
ous injury or product damage.
Place shoulder strap over your left shoulder and attach
shoulder strap clip to strap hanger. Adjust by sliding the
front clip up or down.
NOTE:
When properly adjusted, the power head should
be supported by the shoulder strap about hip level.
UNPAcKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Ryobi cus-
tomer service.
PAcKING LIST
Ryobi
®
Expand-It™ Pruner Attachment
Chain guard
Bar and Chain Lubricant
Combination Wrench
Extension Shaft
Operator’s Manual
Shoulder Strap
Strap Hanger
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not remove the chain guard until the pruner is fully as-
sembled and ready to use. Failure to comply could result
in possible serious personal injury.
cONNEcTING POWER hEAd TO EXTENSION
ShAFT ANd PRUNER ATTAchMENT
See Figure 2.
The pruner attachment connects to the power head or, for extra
reach, to an extension shaft by means of a coupler device.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
