Ryobi RY39500, Operator'S Manual

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8 - English
ROTATING HANDLE
See Figure 5.
The handle can be rotated 45° or 90° to the left or to the
right.
To rotate handle:
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Shut off the hedge trimmer.
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Disengage the throttle trigger.
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Pull back on the rotating handle knob.
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Turn handle to the right or to the left.
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Release rotating handle knob.
  Keep turning handle until it locks into place in one of the
45° or 90° positions.
NOTE: The trimmer will only operate at one of these locked
positions. The handle is locked when the rotating handle
knob is securely into place, is not extended, and the handle
will no longer move to either side.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 6.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge
trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
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Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
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Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
3/4 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
OPERATION
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If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the obstruction.
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If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a
piece of string along the hedge at the desired height.
Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim
the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at
the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped
this way, and it will be more uniform.
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Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer. When
trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that
the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easi-
est by using a sawing movement.
OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Refer to
Specific Safety Rules
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  Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when op-
erating. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used
for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action
from side to side.
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The hedge trimmer should be positioned so that your body
will not come into contact with the muffler on the power
head. Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both
feet.
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Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
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Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
  Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is de-
tected.