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that could become stale and leave varnish and gum in 
the fuel system.

 

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Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated 
place that is inaccessible to children and well away from 
sources of ignition.

 

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Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden 
chemicals and de-icing salts.

 

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Do not store outdoors.

 

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When transporting the product in a vehicle, secure it 
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons 
or damage to the product.

 

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Never carry or transport the product while the engine 
is running.

 

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Abide all government and local regulations for the 
safety storage and handling of petrol.

Short term storage (less than 1 month)

 

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Stop the engine, and allow it to cool before storing.

 

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Cover the blade with the blade protector (scabbard).

 

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Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated 
place that is inaccessible to children and well away from 
sources of ignition.

 

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Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden 
chemicals and de-icing salts.

 

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Do not store outdoors.

MAINTENANCE

 

 WARNING

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge 
and should be performed only be a qualified service 
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised 
service centre only. When servicing, use only identical 
replacement parts.

 

 WARNING

Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, 
wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not 
place your hand or fingers between blades or in any 
position where they could get pinched or cut. Never 
touch blades or service the product with the spark plug 
wire connected.

 

 WARNING

Do not, at any times, let brake fluids, solvents, gasoline, 
petroleum-based products, penetrating lubricant, etc., 
to come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can 
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in 
serious personal injury.

 

 WARNING

Do not attempt to modify the product or create 
accessories not recommended for use with the product. 
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could 
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible 
serious personal injury.

 

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You may make adjustments and repairs described in 
this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised 
service centre.

 

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Consequences of improper maintenance may include 
excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance 
and discharge of black lubricant residue dripping from 
the silencer.

 

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After each use, clean the body and handles of the 
product with a soft, dry cloth. 

 

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After each use, clean the debris from the blades 
with a stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust 
preventative lubricant before refitting the blade 
protector. The manufacturer recommends you to use a 
rust preventative and lubricant spray to apply an even 
distribution and reduce the risk of personal injury from 
contact with the blades. For information about suitable 
spray product, check with your local authorised service 
centre.

 

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Lubricate the blades lightly before use if necessary 
using the above method.

 

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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals 
for proper tightness to ensure the product is in safe 
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be 
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service 
centre.

REPLACING THE BLADES

 

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Periodically inspect the blades for damage and wear. 
If any blades are damaged, they should be properly 
repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.

CLEARING A BLOCKAGE

 

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Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

 

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Disconnect the spark plug wire.

 

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The blades are sharp. Wear heavy-duty gloves when 
working near the blades.

 

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Carefully clear away the blockage or debris from around 
the blades or other moving parts.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still 
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk 
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the 
operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

 

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Injury caused by contact with cutting means

 

Ensure that the blade protectors are fitted when the 
product is not in use. Keep hands and feet away 
from the blades at all times.

 

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Injury caused by vibration

 

Always use the right tool for the job, use designated 
handles and restrict working time and exposure. 
See the section “risk reduction” in this manual.

 

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Hearing injury caused by exposure to noise

 

Wear hearing protection and limit exposure.

 

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Eye injury due to flying debris

 

Wear eye protection at all times.

 

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Injury caused by falling objects

 

Wear head protection if there is any risk of falling 
objects.

Summary of Contents for RPHT254O

Page 1: ...RBC36X26E RBC36X26E ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Petrol Pole Hedge Trimmer RPHT254O ...

Page 2: ...Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling operating and maintaining the product Subject to technical modification ...

Page 3: ...n result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye injury Before operating the product always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield Ryobi recommends wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Ŷ Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or when wearing sandals ...

Page 4: ...e shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts Ŷ Do not operate in poor lighting The operator requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards Ŷ Check the work area before each use Remove all foreign objects such as posts wire or string which may damage or become entangled in moving parts or cutting means Ŷ Check constantly for persons or animals behind or inside any ...

Page 5: ...ce centre Ŷ Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge of black lubricant residue dripping from the silencer Ŷ After each use clean the body and handles of the product with a soft dry cloth Ŷ After each use clean the debris from the blades with a stiff brush and then carefully apply a rust preventative lubricant before ref...

Page 6: ...hedge trimmer x1 Ŷ Petrol powerhead x1 Ŷ Operator s Manual x1 Ŷ Blade sheath x1 Ŷ J handle x1 Ŷ Lubricant x1 SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT Safety alert To reduce the risk of injury you must read and understand the operator s manual before using the product Wear eye ear and head protection Wear non slip safety footwear when using the product Wear non slip heavy duty gloves To prevent serious injury do not...

Page 7: ...explain the levels of risk associated with the product DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION W...

Page 8: ...6 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 WHAT S IN THE BOX ...

Page 9: ...k lever 4 Muffler 5 Spark plug 6 Air filter 7 Spark arrestor 8 Handle knob 9 Handle 10 Switch button 11 Trigger lock 12 Air filter cover 13 Primer bulb 14 Starter grip 15 Spark plug cover 16 E starter housing 17 Fuel cap 18 Throttle trigger 19 Blade sheath 20 Safety lock lever KNOW YOUR PRODUCT ...

Page 10: ... Use synthetic 2 stroke lubricant only Do not use automotive lubricant or 2 stroke outboard lubricant Mix 2 synthetic 2 stroke lubricant into the petrol This is a 50 1 ratio 4 3 1 2 5 Attach the J handle Insert the end of the J handle between the clamps so that holes align and handle will be located to the operator s left side Push the bolt through the clamp and handle Install flat washer and lock...

Page 11: ...2 3 4 4 GETTING STARTED 6 Install the lower shaft Remove the blade sheath Loosen the fuel cap Remove the fuel cap Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank Avoid spillage Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten ...

Page 12: ...Starting a cold engine by e starter Starting a cold engine Starting a warm engine Starting a warm engine by e starter Operating the pole hedge trimmer Operating the pole hedge trimmer p 12 p 16 p 18 p 20 p 13 p 14 ...

Page 13: ...11 OVERVIEW Cleaning the air filter Storing the pole hedge trimmer Spark plug replacement Cleaning the pole hedge trimmer Cleaning the spark arrestor p 28 p 29 p 23 p 24 p 27 ...

Page 14: ...sition 2 Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger completely and pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start Do not pull the starter grip more than 4 times Keep the throttle trigger squeezed completely through step 4 3 Set the choke lever to choke position Pull the starter grip until the engine starts Do not pull the starter grip more than 6 times NOTE If the ...

Page 15: ...utting means will not contact anything when it starts to rotate Press the primer bulb 10 times Set the choke lever to position 2 Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger completely and pull the starter grip until the engine starts Do not pull the starter grip more than 6 times 6 6 ...

Page 16: ...1 Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside Push the F R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F R button 2 Insert the battery pack into the electrical starter until it clicks into place WARNING Keep your hands away from the starter bit to avoid injury 3 Lay the product on the ground and make sure that the cutting means does not co...

Page 17: ... choke lever to choke position Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until the engine starts Do not press the electrical starter for more than 4 seconds NOTE If the engine does not start repeat the procedure again from step where you set the choke lever to choke position Do not repeat the procedure more than 1 time If ...

Page 18: ...o the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F R button 2 Insert the battery pack into the electrical starter until it clicks into place WARNING Keep your hands away from the starter bit to avoid injury 3 Lay the product on the ground and make sure that the cutting means does not come in contact with anything Press the primer bulb 10 times Set the choke lever to position 1 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...e Make sure the starter is properly engaged Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until the engine starts NOTE If the engine does not start repeat the procedure from step 3 Do not repeat the procedure more than 1 time If the engine does not start after the second attempt see the solution instruction for the Flooded engine in the Troubleshooting section of this manual 5 Hold down the ...

Page 20: ... within 10 m of overhead electrical lines Position the product at an angle of 60 or less depending on the specific situation Keep bystanders at least 15 m away CAUTION Always use two hands to operate the pole hedge trimmer 1 Lay the product on the ground 2 Adjust the pole hedge trimmer until it snaps securely into place ...

Page 21: ...ty lock lever 4 Remove the blade sheath from the blade 5 Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger to start the engine NOTE For starting the engine refer to page 14 19 6 Trim the side of a hedge from left to right 1 2 5 6 ...

Page 22: ...1 3 OPERATION ROTATING THE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER 1 Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine 2 Cover the blade with the blade sheath 3 Remove the lower shaft 4 Rotate the lower shaft 180 degrees and install it again ...

Page 23: ... 1 3 2 1 2 6 7 8 5 OPERATION 5 Lay the product on the ground 6 Adjust the pole hedge trimmer until it snaps securely into place 7 Secure with the safety lock lever 8 Remove the blade sheath from the blade ...

Page 24: ...9 Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the throttle trigger to start uthe engine NOTE For starting the engine refer to page 14 19 10 Use the pole hedge trimmer for cutting in a slow sweeping action from left to right ...

Page 25: ... 1 Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine 2 After each use clean the body and handles of the product with a soft dry cloth and a brush WARNING Do not clean the blade with water 3 Lubricate the blades lightly before use if necessary 1 ...

Page 26: ...3 2 3 4 CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR 1 Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine 2 Remove the rear housing of the SRZHUKHDG WR DFFHVV WKH PXIÀHU 3 Loosen the screws from the cylinder 4 5HPRYH WKH PXIÀHU IURP WKH PXIÀHU shield ...

Page 27: ...hole of the muffler 6 Loosen the screws securing the spark arrestor and then detach it from the muffler 7 Clean the spark arrestor with a small wire brush 8 After cleaning install the spark arrestor back to the muffler Attach the stamping plate and outlet tube to the muffler cover and then tighten the three recess screws ...

Page 28: ...E 2 1 x5 10 11 3 1 2 9 9 QVWDOO WKH PXIÀHU EDFN WR WKH PXIÀHU shield 10 QVHUW WKH PXIÀHU EDFN WR UHDU SDUW RI WKH powerhead and then tighten the screws to secure 11 Place the rear housing and secure it with WKH YH VFUHZV ...

Page 29: ...ect boot upward to release the hook Twist the metal spark plug boot and pull it away from the spark plug Loosen the spark plug by turning it in a counterclockwise direction using a combination wrench Remove the old spark plug and replace with a new one 3 Tighten by turning it in a clockwise direction or one half of a turn from finger tight using a combination wrench Assemble back the metal spark p...

Page 30: ... the air filter cover and the air filter 3 Clean the air filter with warm soapy water Rinse and let the air filter dry completely 4 Put two drops of lubricant into the air filter Replace the air filter fits only one way and then replace the air filter cover NOTE The air filter should be replaced annually for best performance ...

Page 31: ...from the product 1 Press the switch to the STOP position to stop the engine 2 Loosen and remove the fuel cap Drain all the fuel from the tank into a container approved for petrol Place and tighten the fuel cap Run the engine to remove all fuel 3 Cover the blade with the blade sheath ...

Page 32: ...30 2 1 3 1 2 4 5 20180621v1 STORAGE 4 Remove the lower shaft 5 Store the product in a cool dry and well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and well away from sources of ignition ...

Page 33: ...acity 28 mm Usable cutting length 385 mm Weight without fuel and harness 6 46 kg Vibration Level in accordance with Annex C of EN ISO 10517 2009 A1 2013 Front handle Idling 8 5 m s2 Racing 8 5 m s2 Equivalent 8 5 m s2 Rear handle Idling 3 5 m s2 Racing 8 7 m s2 Equivalent 7 9 m s2 Uncertainty of vibration measurement 1 5 m s2 Sound Pressure Level at Operator Position LpA in accordance with Annex D...

Page 34: ...e spark plug Ŷ Clean fuel tank and filter1 Ŷ Check fuel hose Ŷ Replace fuel filter1 Ŷ Check all hose connections Ŷ Inspect fuel cap ot fuel tank vapor vent if equipped for leakage Ŷ Clean the exhaust port and silencer Ŷ 1 These items should only be carried out by an authorised service centre 2 If this requirement is not met contact an authorised service centre for repair or adjustment NOTES Ŷ Main...

Page 35: ...gine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug Starter rope is hard to pull Contact a servicing dealer Engine starts but will not accelerate Engine requires approximately three minutes to warm up Allow engine to completely warm up If engine does not accelerate after three minutes contact a servicing dealer Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke Carburettor re...

Page 36: ...0405052 01 Imported by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Melbourne Australia Techtronic Industries N Z Limited 2 Landing Drive Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand ...

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