Ryobi RY52504, Operator'S Manual

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ATTACHINg THE “J” HANDLE
See Figure 2.

Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the
shaft housing so that the handle will be located to the
operator’s left.

Insert the end of the handle between the clamps.

Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-0 x
1-1/ in.) through the handle side.
 Place short bolt (1/4-0 x 1 in.) through opposite side of
the clamp. Install the flat washer, lock washers, and hex
nuts to hold the assembly in place.

After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the
handle for best balance and comfort.
 Tighten the long bolt first and then the short bolt.
UNPACKINg
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKINg LIST
Power Head Assembly
Pruner Attachment
Extension Shaft
Scabbard
Combination Wrench (5/8 in. x 3/4 in.)
8 oz. Bar and Chain Lubricant
Bottle of -cycle Lubricant
Shoulder Strap Hanger (with mounting hardware)
Shoulder Strap
“J” Handle Assembly:
“J” Handle
Top and Bottom Clamp
Short Bolt
Long Bolt
Flat Washers ()
Lock Washers ()
Nuts ()
Hanger Cap
Operator’s Manual
WARNINg:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warn-
ing could result in serious personal injury.
WARNINg:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNINg:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLINg THE SHOULDER STRAP AND
HANgER
See Figure 3.
When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder strap
to support the unit.
To install the shoulder strap hanger:

Remove the hex nut, lock washer, and bolt from the
shoulder strap hanger.

Pull apart the ends of the hanger to expand slightly.

Slide the hanger over the power head shaft immediately
behind the “J” handle.

Squeeze hanger ends together to retighten.
Fig.
CLAMP
fLAT wASHER
LOCK
wASHER
HEX NUT
LONG
BOLT
CLAMP
SHORT
BOLT
“j”
HANDLE