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WARNING:
Keep hands and fingers
away from moving parts. Any part of
body coming in contact with moving
parts could result in serious injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9
WARNING:
If any parts are missing
or damaged, do not operate your
grass shears until they have been
replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not use fingers to
free up jammed blades. Jammed
blades can release suddenly,
causing serious injury. Always turn
the unit off and remove the battery
before performing service.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 8
TO USE GRASS SHEARS
To turn your grass shears on (Fig. 9), remove
blade cover, and proceed as follows:
1. Slide the lock-off button forward. This
allows the trigger to operate.
2. Depress and hold trigger.
3. Release the lock-off button.
5. To stop grass shears, release the lock-off
button and the trigger (Fig. 10).
Lock-off
Button
Trigger
Lock-off
Button
Trigger
4. Trim grass. Do not force the unit through
dense growth. If the blades slow down, then
reduce your pace. Should the blades jam,
release the trigger immediately. Remove the
battery and clear the blockage with a
screwdriver.
Lock-off
Button
Trigger
NOTE:
The lock-off button is located on top
of the handle. The lock resets each
time the trigger is released.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
User-replaceable parts
on this item are limited to the battery
and the blades. Use only identical
Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any
other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage. For repairs
or adjustments, always take the unit
to an authorized Ryobi service
dealer.
BLADE CLEANING
For longest life and easiest trimming, blade
cleaning should be performed if sap and debris
have built up, or if you live in an area where the
soil is sandy. Cleaning unusually heavy deposits
requires removal of the blades.