Ryobi RYHDG88 Operation Manual - Page 7

FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity...3/8 in. Effective Cutting Area...17-1/2 in. KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all o­ perating features and safety rules. SCABBARD Always use the scabbard to cover the blade when the ­attachment is not in use. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Packing List are included. WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts in the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. n Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. PACKING LIST Hedge Trimmer Attachment Scabbard Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD See Figure 2. WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine or motor can cause serious personal injury. The hedge trimmer attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.  Remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.  Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.  Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.  Push in the button located on the hedge trimmer ­attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment until button locks into the positioning hole. 5 - English