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  • Page 1 R18PPS120 R18PPS122 R18PPSA20...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    ■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. IMPORTANT! Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual electric shock. before assembling, operating, and maintaining the ■...
  • Page 3 ■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ SERVICE or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from ■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair the power tool before making any adjustments, person using only identical replacement parts. This changing accessories, or storing power tools.
  • Page 4 ■ Do not modify the product in any way or use parts ■ Never operate the product with the pole at an angle of and accessories that are not recommended by the greater than 60° from the horizontal. manufacturer. ■ Do not try to cut the branch too close to the tree trunk.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    ● Use only replacement bars and chains specified by MAINTENANCE the manufacturer. Incorrect replacement bars and ■ Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, chains may cause chain breakage or kickback. accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause ● Sharpening the chain safely is a skilled task.

  • Page 6: Symbols In This Manual

    Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all bystanders at least 15 m away. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the pole pruner and the blade. Wear slip-resistant footwear. Wear ear, eye, and head protection. Guaranteed sound power level Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
  • Page 7 R18PPS120 Chain Bar bolt Guide bar Ribbed bumper Chain tensioning screw Sprocket cover Shaft coupling Guide bar cover Telescopic release latch Lower tube Harness hanger Trigger lock On/off trigger R18PPS122 Harness Operator's manual R18PPSA20 Wrench Battery pack Charger Know your product...
  • Page 8 Always wear safety goggles or safety Install the pruner attachment to the extension pole through the shaft coupling. glasses with side shields when Tighten the shaft coupling to secure the attachment. operating the product. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Wear non-skid, protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
  • Page 9 Attach the harness. Remove the blade cover. Slide the trigger lock backward and squeeze the on/off trigger. Getting started...
  • Page 10 Operating the Adjusting the p.11 p.13 product chain tension 3-4 mm Replacing the p.14 chain Cleaning the Storing the p.16 p.17 product product...

  • Page 11: Operating The Product

    ≤60˚ ≥15m (50') OPERATING THE PRODUCT WARNING: Risk of electrocution! Do not operate within 10 m of overhead electrical power lines. Position the product at an angle of 60° or less, depending on the specific situation. Keep bystanders at least 15 m away.
  • Page 12 3. Make sure to position the ribbed bumper to the main limb or trunk before making the cut. NOTE: Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk. Then, make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Chain Tension

    3-4 mm ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Using the wrench, loosen the bar bolt of the sprocket cover. 3. Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive teeth and guide bar is between 3 and 4 mm. To increase the chain tension, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Chain

    REPLACING THE CHAIN 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Using the wrench, loosen the bar bolt of the sprocket cover. 3. Remove the sprocket cover and guide bar. 4. Dispose of the old chain and prepare the new one. 5. Fit the chain over the sprocket and into the bar groove.
  • Page 15 6. Reinstall the sprocket cover and install the bar bolt. Make sure that the chain follows the direction as shown. 7. Using the wrench, partially tighten the bar bolt. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. 8. Adjust the chain tension until the gap between the drive teeth and guide bar is between 3 and 4 mm.

  • Page 16: Cleaning The Product

    CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Remove all foreign materials from the product with a soft, dry brush. WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

  • Page 17: Storing The Product

    STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Cover the guide bar with the guide bar cover. 3. Remove the harness from the harness hanger. 4. Loosen the shaft coupling to release the lower tube from the pruner attachment. 5.

  • Page 18: Product Specifications

    Cordless pole pruner standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with Model R18PPS120 another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. Voltage 18 V d.c.
  • Page 20 Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. TRILINK is a registered trade mark of Trilink Saw Chain, LLC. POWERFIT is a trade mark of Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited in ANZ.

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