Ryobi Expand-It RY15703, Operator'S Manual

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3 — English
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-
low all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using hedge trimmer.

Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.

Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standard and hearing protection when
operating this unit.

Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
 Do not operate in poor lighting.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure
to heed this warning could result in possible serious
personal injury.

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.

Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and
damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.

Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attach-
ment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.
 Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable foot-
ing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.

Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
 Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away
from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around
or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt
to remove cut material when blade is moving.

Blade coasts after being turned off.

Use heavy gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and
when installing or removing blades.
 Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or
jammed in the blade or before removing and installing
the blade.

Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make
sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened
before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious
injury.

Never cut any material over 3/8 in. diameter.

Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a
blade. Keep the blade away from body.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep
both hands on handles when the unit is in use.
 To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the
engine running.


To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do
not use this product with any electric power head.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If you loan someone this tool, loan them these in-
structions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.