THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing this quality product.
This modern outdoor power tool is designed to
provide many hours of useful service. You will
find it to be a great labor-saving device.
This operator’s manual provides you with
easy-to-understand operating instructions.
Read the entire operator’s manual and follow all
of the instructions to keep your new outdoor
power tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES,
ILLUSTRATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.
Copyright © 1998 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
NOTE:
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the
warranty period should be performed only by
an authorized and approved service dealer.
Dial
1-800-345-8746
in the United States and
1-800-265-6778
in Canada to obtain the listing
of the authorized service dealer nearest you.
Do not return the unit to the retailer.
Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is
missing and no breakage has occurred during
shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be
replaced before using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
I.
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
A. Safety and International Symbols . . . . 5
II.
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
A. Know Your Battery Grass Shears . . . . 6
B. Battery and Charging Stand . . . . . . . . 6
C. Charging Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
D. Charging Stand Mounting . . . . . . . . . . 6
E. To Charge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
F. To Install Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
G. To Remove Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
H. Lock-Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
I. To use Grass Shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IlI.
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
A. Blade Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B. Replacing the Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
C. To Recycle Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
IV. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A. Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
B. Storing the Grass Shears . . . . . . . . . . 11
IV. Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
V.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CONTENTS OF CARTON
MODEL GS12V
•
Battery Grass Shears
•
Blade Cover
•
Operator’s Manual
•
Product Registration Card
•
12V Battery
•
12V Charger
•
Charging Stand
•
Wallspacers, Anchors and Screws
MODEL GS12VX
• Battery Grass Shears
• Blade Cover
• Operator’s Manual
• Product Registration Card
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning your units operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. A wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses,
or standard safety glasses with side shields is recommended.
