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  Reinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure.

  Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap 

hanger.

ASSEMBLY

CONNECTING THE POWER HEAD TO  

THE  EXTENSION SHAFT AND PRUNER  

ATTACHMENT

See Figure 4.

The pruner attachment connects to the power head, or for 
extra reach to an extension shaft, by means of a coupler 
device. 
To install the attachment:

  Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft 

and remove the end cap from the attachment.

  Push in the button located on the shaft of the pruner at-

tachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the 
extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. 
Rotate extension shaft until button locks into the position-
ing hole.

 

NOTE:  The attachment should only be operated with the 
blade in a vertical position. If the button does not release 
completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked 
into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button 
is locked into place.

  Tighten the knob securely. 

  Repeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to power 

head. 

CHAIN OILER

Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank before starting 
the engine of the power head. Refer to 

Chain Oiler in the 

Maintenance

 section of this manual.

FUELING AND REFUELING THE PRUNER

FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires 
pre-mixing  gasoline  and  2-cycle  oil.  Pre-mix  unleaded 
gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container 
approved for gasoline.

  This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline 

intended for automotive use.

  Mix high quality 2-cycle engine oil at 2.6 oz. per gallon.

  Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

  DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day 

period.

Fig. 4

COUPLER

KNOB

EXTENSION SHAFT

POWER HEAD

SHAFT

POSITIONING 

HOLE

GUIDE 

RECESS

BUTTON

WARNING: 

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating 
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use 
to avoid serious injury.

To remove:

  Loosen the knob.

  Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and 

separate ends.

Fig. 3

SHOULDER 

STRAP

LATCH

LOCK NUT

 BOLT

STRAP 

HANGER

“J” BARRIER 

HANDLE

NUT

 BOLT

LOCK 

WASHER

NUT

 BOLT

FIG. A

FIG. B

PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)

  GASOLINE 

OIL

  1 Gallon (US) 

2.6 oz.

 

1 Liter 

20 cc (20 ml)

Summary of Contents for RY52014

Page 1: ...anufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of...

Page 2: ...intenance 13 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 19 21 Parts Ordering Service 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performa...

Page 3: ...he engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace any dama...

Page 4: ...t Always cut with the engine running at full speed Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your applica tion The correct tool...

Page 5: ...Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Hearing and Head Protection Wear eye hearing and head protection when opera...

Page 6: ...ially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid seri...

Page 7: ...ulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the car buretor This is necessary only when starting a cold engine or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel SHOULDER STRAP The shoulder strap helps su...

Page 8: ...3 4 in 8 oz Bar and Chain Oil Bottle of 2 cycle oil Shoulder Strap Hanger with mounting hardware Shoulder Strap J Barrier Handle Assembly J Barrier Handle Top and Bottom Clamp Short Bolt Long Bolt Fl...

Page 9: ...extension shaft to power head CHAIN OILER Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank before starting the engine of the power head Refer to Chain Oiler in the Maintenance section of this manual FUE...

Page 10: ...Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the engine is running Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the front handle Hold unit firmly with bot...

Page 11: ...and limbs up to 6 in in diameter For best results observe the follow ing precautions Plan the cut carefully Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall Branches may fall in unexpected dire...

Page 12: ...bare surface PRIME Press the primer bulb 7 times SET the start lever to the START position PULL the rope until the engine starts Allow the engine to run for 6 10 seconds Squeeze trigger lock and thro...

Page 13: ...nly the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center CHAIN TENSION See Figures 13 14 WARNING...

Page 14: ...on adjustment CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW Fig 19 BAR NUT Fig 20 Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tension ing screw clockwise assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tension...

Page 15: ...ly Check and refill the chain oiler tank every time the engine is fueled NOTE Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated oils Damage may occur to the oil pump bar or chain Fig 21 Fig 22 REMOVE CA...

Page 16: ...in diameter round file and holder Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth Do not let the file dip or rock LEFT HAND CUTTERS RIGHT HAND CUTTERS Fig 27 CAUTION Dull or improperly sharpened c...

Page 17: ...may be faulty or filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ4 with 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace annually STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONG...

Page 18: ...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 Carburetor requires adjustment Contact a servicing deal...

Page 19: ...not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performa...

Page 20: ...r small off road engine to an authorized service dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questi...

Page 21: ...es Spark Plug X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WIT...

Page 22: ...e call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The mode...

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