Operation - Ryobi APR-03 Operator's Manual

JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1 and 2.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power
head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
The attachment connects to the power head by means of a
coupler device.
1. Loosen the knob (9) on the coupler (10) of the power head
shaft and remove the end cap (6) from the attachment
shaft (5).
2. Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align
the button with the guide recess (13) on the power head
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the
attachment shaft until the button locks into the positioning
hole (14).
Note: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
3. Tighten the knob securely.
Note If the buttons do not release completely in the
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positioning holes, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
Note: The pole pruner attachment should only be
operated with the blade in a vertical position. Use only the
specified positioning hole for this pole pruner attachment.
WARNING
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during
use to avoid serious injury.
POSITION FOR STARTING
See Figure 5.
Lay the pole pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects
or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure
nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain.
WARNING
To avoid kickback, binding of the saw bar, and
possible injury, never cut limbs that the pole pruner
does not reach when supported by the shoulder strap.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
Refer to the "Important Safety Instructions" earlier in this
manual, for appropriate safety equipment.
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ASSEMBLY
CHAIN OILER
Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank (31) before
starting the engine of the power head.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
1. Loosen the knob.
2. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP AND
HANGER
See Figure 3 and 4.
When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder strap to
support the unit. If you unit does not have a strap hanger
installed on the power head shaft, use the following
instructions to install the hanger.
1. Pull strap hanger (16) apart and place over power head
end of shaft, position near the upper knob.
2. Install bolt (17), lock washer (18), and nut (19). Tighten nut
securely.
Note: Check for tightness before each use to avoid
serious injury or product damage.
3. Place shoulder strap over your left shoulder and attach clip
(15) to strap hanger.
4. Shoulder strap can be adjusted by sliding the clip up
or down.
5. When properly adjusted, the power head should be
supported by the shoulder strap about hip level.

OPERATION

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
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Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the engine is
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running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle
while your left hand has a firm grip on the front handle.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left
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hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear
handle, so that your body is to the left of the chain line.
Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip, or any
stance which would place your body or arm across the
chain line. See Figure 6.
Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
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See Figure 6.
Always wear shoulder strap for increased safety and to
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support the pole pruner.
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