Assembly - Ryobi P2500 Operator's Manual

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Pole Pruner
Blade
Blade Cover
Hex Key
Operator's Manual
Warranty Registration Card
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
tool until the damaged or missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
tool when assembling parts.
WARNING:
Blades are sharp. When installing and removing the
blade, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do
not place your hand or fingers in any position where they
could get cut. NEVER touch the blade or service the unit
with the battery pack installed.

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figures 2 - 3.
INSTALLING THE BLADE:
 Remove the battery pack from the pole pruner.
 Remove the hex key from the storage area.
 Place the hex key in the access hole and loosen the blade
retaining screw.
 Install the blade into the mounting clamp.
NOTE: Make sure the mounting clamp pin is positioned
correctly in the positioning pin hole of the blade. If not
positioned correctly the mounting clamp will not hold the
blade securely.
 Tighten the blade retaining screw securely with the hex
key.
 Return the hex key to the storage area.
 Reinstall the battery pack in the tool.
REMOVING THE BLADE
 Remove the battery pack from the pole pruner.
 Remove the hex key from the storage area.
 Place the hex key in access hole and remove the blade
retaining screw.
 Remove the blade from the unit, making sure the blade
clears the mounting clamp pin.
 Reinstall the battery pack in the tool.
HEX KEY
STORAGE
MOUNTING
CLAMP PIN
POSITIONING
9
HEX KEY
PIN HOLE
Fig. 2
MOUNTING
CLAMP
Fig. 3