Summary of Contents for Ryobi HT816r, HT818r, HT822r
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HT816r / HT818r / HT822r Electric Hedge Trimmer OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not leave the Hedge Trimmer plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, changing attachments, blades, or before servicing. • Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in damp or wet conditions.
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• Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any non Ryobi parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the unit, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may effect the units operation.
(Fig. 1). NOTE: For your convenience and ease of assembly one 3. Place your trimmer on a workbench and place lock nut into molded slot on right side of the front handle. 4. Insert screw from left to right through the front handle and motor housing (Fig.
An extension cord retainer has been provided to prevent extension cord from becoming disconnected from your trimmer during use. It is molded into the switch handle of your hedge trimmer. Plug extension cord into plug recess below switch handle, then snugly fit cord into retainer as shown in Figure 5.
1. Allow your hedge trimmer to come to a stop with the cutter blade and guard positioned as shown in Figure 8. This will allow clearance for the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, wear gloves when handling, removing or installing the cutting blades.
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11. Tighten blade cover screw securely. WARNING: Make sure blade cover is replaced before connecting your hedge trimmer to power supply. Failure to do so will expose internal parts which could cause an accident or electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
CLEANING THE UNIT 1. With the switch in the OFF position, disconnect the Hedge Trimmer from the power source. 2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of a vacuum cleaner brush to keep the air vents free of obstructions.
RYOBI Operator’s Manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any RYOBI Product that has been altered or modified so as to...