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8 — English
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with head protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
carrying, transporting or when not in use. Removing
battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
OPERATION
To install:
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack
snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and
secure in the hedge trimmer battery port before beginning
operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could
cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious
personal injury.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:
Depress the latch on the battery pack and remove from
the hedge trimmer.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Remove
battery pack when transporting or carrying hedge trimmer
to avoid accidental starting, which may result in serious
injury.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your RYOBI battery pack and charger models.
ADJUSTING PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 5.
Remove the battery pack if installed.
Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.
Push pivot button and adjust trimmer head until it snaps
securely into place at one of the four positions indicated
by the notches.
NOTE:
The trimmer will not operate unless locked into a
position.