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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.
DANGER
If blade jams on any electrical cord or line,
DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the
insulated rear handle or lay it down and away
from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the
electrical service to the damaged line or cord
before attempting to free the blade from the line
or cord. Failure to heed this warning will result in
serious personal injury or possible death.
WARNING
Clear the area to be cut before each use.
Re-move all objects such as cords, lights,
wire, or string which can become entangled in
the cutting blade and create a risk of serious
personal injury.
WARNING
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 a clean cloth to
remove dirt, oil, grease, etc. When servicing use
only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of
any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
CAUTION
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that may damage, weaken, or
destroy plastics
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
REPLACING BLADES
WARNING
Blades are sharp. When handling blade assembly,
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
battery pack installed.
REMOVING THE BLADE (Fig. 6 & 7)
Q
Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer.
Q
Place hedge trimmer upside down on a workbench
and remove four (4) blade cover screws.
Q
Remove blade cover. See Figure 6.
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Remove bar plate from the two pins. See Figure 7.
Q
Remove retaining ring, washer and retaining plate.
See Figure 7.
Q
Align the cams.
NOTE:
The yokes can not be lifted unless it clears
the lip of the cams.
Q
Remove the four (4) blade screws.
Q
Each blade has an oval yoke attached at one end.
Slide the blades into position so the yokes align.
Remove the blade from the housing.
INSTALLING THE BLADE (Fig. 6 & 7)
Q
Align the cams.
Q
Place new blade on housing and align yokes to drop
into place. Rotate the blade so that it drops past the
lower cam.
NOTE:
When properly aligned, the blade assembly
fits in recessed slot in motor housing.
Q
Re-Install the four (4) blade screws and tighten securely.
Q
Re-Install retaining plate, washer and retaining ring.
Q
Re-Install the bar plate over the two pins.
Q
Install the blade cover using the 4 blade cover
screws. Tighten securely
WARNING
Make sure bottom plate is replaced before
inserting the battery pack, and starting the hedge
trimmer. Failure to do so will expose internal
parts, which could cause an accident or electrical
shock, resulting in serious injury.
NOTE:
If binding occurs after replacing the blade
assembly, repeat the steps under “Removing the Blade”
and “Installing the Blade”.
BLADE MAINTENANCE – HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING
Battery units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. To prevent serious personal
injury, always remove the battery and take
extra precautions and care when performing
maintenance, service or for changing the
cutting blade.
WARNING
To prevent serious personal injury, remove
the battery pack before servicing, cleaning,
or removing material from the unit.
BLADE CARE
Q
Lubricate the cutting blades after each use.
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Periodically inspect the blades for damage and wear.
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Always use the manufacturer’s specified replacement
blades.
TO LUBRICATE BLADE
Q
Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer.
Q
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate
the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.