Ryobi RY40560 Operation Manual - Page 12

OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products 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. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purpose listed below:  Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery Depending on the power head your are using, this product will accept either Ryobi 24 V or Ryobi 40 V battery packs. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 3. 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.  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown. WARNING: Make sure the latch (or latches) on the battery pack snap in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the power head 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. TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 3.  Depress the latch (or latches) on the battery pack.  Remove the battery pack. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out when carrying or transporting the tool. ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.  Remove the battery pack.  Set the hedge trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the handle.  Adjust the handle as desired.  Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery pack. ADJUSTING PIVOTING HEAD See Figure 5.  Remove the battery pack.  Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.  Push pivot button and adjust trimmer head until it snaps securely into place at one of the three positions indicated by the notches. WARNING: Do not place hand between pivoting head and threaded base. Placement of your hand or fingers in this area could result in a pinch point injury. STARTING/STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 6. To start:  Press and hold the lock-out.  Depress the switch trigger. To stop:  Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.  Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out will automatically reset to the locked position. CUTTING TIPS See Figure 7 - 9. DANGER: Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric sources. If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer, or live electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or serious injury. 8 - English