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9 — English
MAINTENANCE
BLADE CARE
Lubricate the cutting blade after each use.
Periodically inspect the blade for damage and wear.
If it becomes necessary to have the blade replaced, take
the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center.
LUBRICATING THE BLADE
See Figure 6.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
blade before and after each use.
Lay hedge trimmer on a flat surface.
Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade.
Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth.
Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top
blade. Wipe any excess oil from the blade.
Occasionally, you should oil the hedge trimmer during use.
Before oiling, stop the hedge trimmer, remove the attach-
ment, then oil. You can then resume trimming. Do not oil
while hedge trimmer is running.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE!
Go to www.ryobitools.com and register your new tool on-line.
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment
to ensure your complete satisfaction.
For any questions about operating or maintaining
your product, call the Ryobi Help Line!
To register your Ryobi product by regular mail, please print the following information on a 3 in. x 5 in. card or standard
postcard: your name, mailing address, phone numbers, email address, Ryobi product(s) purchased with item number from
package, and serial number for each product. Mail the card to: Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Attn. Ryobi Reg-
istration, 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625. To receive information on our company and products, please
include the following statement on your registration card: “Send me information on your products and company using the
contact information I am providing with this product registration.”
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 7.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
Clean the attachment thoroughly and lubricate before
storing.
Store the attachment indoors in a dry, well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
Always place the scabbard on the cutting blade before
storing or when the attachment is not in use.