Ryobi RY40620 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 DEBRIS DEFLECTOR See Figure 2. NOTE: Always wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves when installing or removing the debris deflector.  Remove the battery pack and scabbard, if installed.  Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.  Align the angled edge of the debris deflector with the grooves on the guide bar.  Slide the deflector completely onto the guide bar so the angled edge of the deflector rests beneath the guard. WARNING: Never use the debris deflector as a handle or attempt to hold or guide the hedge trimmer by gripping the debris deflector. Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Improper handling of hedge trimmer could result in serious injury. INSTALLING/REMOVING 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. To install:  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown. WARNING: Make sure the latch on the battery pack snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the 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 latch 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. 8 - English