INTRODUCTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
II.
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Installing Front Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
III. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
A. To Turn Your Hedge Trimmer On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Extension Cord Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C. Using the Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D. To Trim a Hedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IV. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
A. General Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B. Before Each Use Check for
Damaged/Worn Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C. After Each Use Clean Unit and Labels . . . . . . . . . 9
D. Sharpening the Cutting Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
E. Blade Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
F. Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
G. Servicing Double Insulated Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
H. Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
I. Inspect Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
J. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
V.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VI. Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VII. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CONTENTS OF CARTON
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Hedge Trimmer, Either Model HT816r,
HT818r or HT822r
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Front Handle with Hardware
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Operator’s Manual
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Owner’s Registration Card
Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is missing
and no breakage has occurred during shipping.
Damaged or missing parts must be replaced before
using this unit.
THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool will 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 whole
manual and follow all 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
©
1999 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
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
or
www.ryobi.com
on the world wide
web for authorized service dealers in the United States
Or
• 1-800-265-6778
in Canada to obtain the listing of the
authorized service dealer nearest you.
to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer
nearest you.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood
before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE
US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
WARNING:
The operation of any hedge trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown
in the eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always
wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and a full face
shield when needed.
