Ryobi P2670 Operation Manual - Page 10

OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product 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. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. 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 2. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. To install:  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown. WARNING: Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap 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 c­ omponents. To remove:  Depress the latches 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, see the operator's manuals for your battery pack and charger. STARTING AND STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 3. To start:  Remove the scabbard, if installed.  Grasp the front handle to release the trigger lock-out.  Depress the switch trigger on the rear handle to begin operation. To stop:  Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.  Release the front handle to re-engage the trigger lock-out. HOLDING THE HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 4. The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles. WARNING: Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge trimmer with the other. Improper operation of the hedge trimmer may result in serious injury. 8 - English