Ryobi P2506VNM Operator's Manual page 11

TELESCOPING POLE
See Figure 6.
The pole can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Remove the battery pack if installed.
 Unlock the latch and slide the pole to the desired position.
 Lock the latch to secure in place.
NOTE: Make sure the pole is secure before reinstalling
the battery pack.
PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 7.
 Remove the battery pack if installed.
 Place the lopper on a sturdy flat surface.
 Push pivot button and adjust motor head until it snaps
securely into place at one of the five positions indicated
by the notches.
WARNING:
Do not place hand between pivoting head and telescop-
ing pole. Placement of your hand or fingers in this area
could result in a pinch point injury.
HOLDING THE LOPPER
See Figure 8.
The unit is designed for two-handed use. With the blade
directed away from you, hold the unit as shown and wear
non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the handles. Never hold
limbs with one hand and operate the lopper with the
other. Improper operation of the lopper could result in
serious injury.
OPERATION
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
See Figure 8.
 Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
 Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the motor is
running. Use your dominant hand to firmly grip the rear
handle while your support hand has a firm grip on the
rear handle pole.
 Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
LIMBING AND PRUNING
See Figures 9 - 10.
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs
up to 1.25 inches in diameter. For best results, observe the
following precautions.
 Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which
the branch will fall.
 Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand
directly under the branch being cut.
 Remove long branches in several stages.
 Cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more
room to fall.
 Work slowly, keeping both hands on the lopper with a
firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.
 Keep the tree between you and the lopper while limbing.
Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting.
 Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous.
Leave this operation for professionals.
 Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or trunk
until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the
weight. Following proper cutting procedures will prevent
stripping the bark from the main member.
 To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. of
overhead electrical lines.
 Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
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