Features; Assembly - Ryobi RYAHT99 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Capacity.......................................................................................................................................................... 0.75 in.
Effective Cutting Area ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 in.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product 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.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Hedge Trimmer Attachment
Scabbard
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.

FEATURES

ADJUSTABLE CUTTING ANGLE
The cutting angle can be adjusted from 0° to 90° for ease
of use when trimming.
SCABBARD
Always use the scabbard to cover the blade when the
attachment is not in use.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious
personal injury.
The hedge trimmer attachment connects to the power head
by means of a coupler device.
 Remove the spark plug wire on the power head.
 Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.
 Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.
 Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align
the button with the guide recess on the power head shaft
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach-
ment until button locks into the positioning hole.
 Tighten the knob securely.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the po-
sitioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this at-
tachment.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
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