Ryobi RY39500 Operator's Manual

Ryobi RY39500 Operator's Manual

26cc hedge trimmer
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Your hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
26cc HEDGE TRIMMER
RY39500
(ALL VERSIONS)

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  • Page 1 Your hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

     Introduction ...   General Safety Rules ... 3  Specific Safety Rules ... 4  Symbols ... 5-6  Features ... 7  Assembly ... 8  Operation ... 8-10  Maintenance ... 11-13  Troubleshooting ... 14 ...
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

     Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Keep the blade away from body.  Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.  Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep both hands on handles when the unit is in use.  To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the engine running.
  • Page 5: Symbols

    Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface. Hold and operate the hedge trimmer properly with both hands. Do not install or use any type of blade on a product display- ing this symbol.
  • Page 6 To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.
  • Page 7: Features

    Fuel Tank Capacity ... 10 oz. bladEs GuaRd scabbaRd KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool 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 operating features and safety rules.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    You may use this product for the purposes listed below:  Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a -cycle engine and requires pre- mixing gasoline and -cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded...
  • Page 9: Starting And Stopping

    FILLING TANK  Position the hedge trimmer on its side with the fuel cap pointing upward.  Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.  Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
  • Page 10  Keep turning handle until it locks into place in one of the 45° or 90° positions. NOTE: The trimmer will only operate at one of these locked positions. The handle is locked when the rotating handle knob is securely into place, is not extended, and the handle will no longer move to either side.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

     Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.  Place the hedge trimmer upside down on a workbench and remove the gear box cover screws.  Remove the gear box cover and set aside.
  • Page 12  Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.  Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight machine lubricant along the edge of the top blade. If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended period, it is advisable to lubricate the blade during use.
  • Page 13: Idle Speed Adjustment

    IDLE SPEED ADjUSTMENT See Figure 11. If the blades move at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjust- ing on the engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the blade movement. If the blades still move at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. Engine starts but will Engine requires approxi- not accelerate. mately three minutes to warm up. Engine starts but will Carburetor requires only run at high speed adjustment.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
  • Page 16: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

    Where a warrantable condition exists, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagno- sis, parts, and labor performed at an authorized service center for RYOBI outdoor products. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This product’s emissions control system is warranted for two years.
  • Page 17: Warranty

    5 Hours Every 25 Hours or Yearly call us fIRsT For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. Clean Every Replace Every...
  • Page 18 1-800-860-4050. • HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-860-4050. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 987000-43 1-16-08 (REV:01) OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

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