Ryobi RY43161 Operation Manual 1 - Page 1

ADDENDUM RY43161 ELECTRIC POLE SAW RUBBER CORD PROTECTOR HANDLE POLE LOWER COLLAR BUTTON PIN HOLE THREADED BASE BUTTON CORD INTERMEDIATE POLE THREADED BASE RUBBER CORD PROTECTOR UPPER COLLAR POWERHEAD POLE These instructions replace the instructions for Connecting the Poles on page 11 of the operator's manual and the figure above replaces figure 3 in the manual artwork. CONNECTING THE POLES Before using the pole saw, a one-time assembly is required. When removed from the box, the three poles are connected by an electrical cord as shown above. n Remove the four (4) rubber cord protectors from inside the poles. This material protects the cord during shipping and MUST be discarded immediately. n Unscrew the lower collar from the threaded base on the intermediate pole and push back over the cord to the handle pole shaft as shown. n Align the button on the handle pole with the pin hole on the intermediate pole. Insert the handle pole into the intermediate pole and slide together until you hear the button click. n Lower the collar on the handle pole to the threaded base on the intermediate pole and rotate clockwise to secure. n Repeat this process to attach the intermediate pole to the powerhead pole. NOTE: Once assembled correctly, handle pole and powerhead pole should not be able to separate from intermediate pole when pulled. Repeat above steps if poles can be separated from intermediate pole. WARNING: Failure to lock powerhead pole as directed above could result in serious injury or death. For Ryobi Customer Service, call 1-800-860-4050