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Ryobi RPP254JO Original Instructions Manual

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Petrol Pole Pruner
RPP254JO

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Petrol Pole Pruner RPP254JO...
  • Page 2 Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
  • Page 3 Safety, performance, and dependability have been given cutting attachment. In the case of bladed units, there is top priority in the design of your petrol pole pruner. the added risk of injury to bystanders from being struck with the moving blade in the event of a blade thrust or other unexpected reaction of the saw.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to one hand to firmly grasp the front hand grip. Use the ■ other hand to grasp the rear handle and operate the serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving trigger release and engine switch. chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches ■...

  • Page 5: Symbols On The Product

    Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most ■ 230 ml bar and chain lubricant plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of ■ 76 ml bottle of 2-stroke lubricant commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. ■...
  • Page 6 avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Half choke position CAUTION Without safety alert symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. Run position FEATURES Squeeze the throttle lock and throttle KNOW YOUR PRUNER trigger to run. Before using the product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

  • Page 7: Operation

    INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP HANGER AND ■ Adjust the position of the handle to the area indicated ATTACHMENT by the label on the drive shaft housing. ■ Tighten the nut securely. When operating the product, you must wear a shoulder strap to support the product.

  • Page 8: Filling The Tank

    the engine seizing. Such damage will not be covered WARNING under warranty. The product may throw objects during operation, ■ This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 91 wear suitable eye protection, heavy and long pants, and ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
  • Page 9 Use the right Only use the Ryobi OES18 electrical starter. Use of hand to put the electrical starter shaft into the shaft any other starter may damage the engine and cause hole on the engine.
  • Page 10 assistance. warm chain will hang approximately 1.30 mm (.050 in) out of the bar groove. LIMBING AND PRUNING NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain tension The product is designed for trimming small branches. For frequently and tension as required. best results, observe the following precautions: ■...

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Air Filter

    engine is fuelled. NOTE: Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricant. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain. NOTE: Use chain and bar oil only. Other oils will not stick to the chain properly and will result in damage to the chain and bar.

  • Page 12: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX...
  • Page 13 OVERVIEW 1. Bar 8. Harness 15. Easy Starter housing 2. Chain 9. Starter grip 16. Primer bulb 3. Pruner attachment 10. Fuel cap 17. Air filter cover 4. Coupler 11. Trigger lock 18. Chain oiler tank cap 5. Extension shaft 12.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Install the pruner attachment. Loosen the knob on the shields when operating the product. Failure to do so could coupler of the power head and remove the end cap from result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting the pruner attachment.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Align the button with the guide recess on the power head Loosen and remove the oil cap. Add bar and chain lubricant Attach the J-handle. Insert the end of the J-handle between Attach the shoulder strap hanger. shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together.
  • Page 17 OVERVIEW Pole pruner safety Starting the product p.17 p.19-20 Chain adjustment Electrical starter Chain bar replacement 3-4 mm p.26 p.25 p.21-23...
  • Page 18 OVERVIEW Spark plug replacement Spark arrestor cleaning Air filter cleaning p.28 p.31 p.29 Storage Cleaning p.34 p.35...
  • Page 19 OPERATION ≤60˚ ≥15m (50’) OPERATING THE PRUNER WARNING: DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Do not operate within 10 m of overhead electrical lines. Position the product at an angle of 60° or less, depending on the specific situation. Keep bystanders at least 15 m away. WARNING: Do not cut from a ladder;...
  • Page 20 OPERATION 2. 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. Lastly, make a final cut close to trunk.

  • Page 21: Starting A Cold Engine

    OPERATION STARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Lay the product on the ground, press the primer bulb 10 times, and then set the lever choke position. NOTE: The fuel should be visible in the primer bulb after the 7th press. 2. Hold down the throttle lock, squeeze the throttle trigger (through step 4), and then pull the starter grip until the engine starts.

  • Page 22: Starting A Warm Engine

    OPERATION STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Lay the product on the ground, press the primer bulb 10 times, and then set the choke lever to position 2. Hold down the throttle lock, squeeze the throttle trigger completely and then pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
  • Page 23 OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE ELECTRICAL STARTER 1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F/R button. 2. Insert the battery pack into the electrical starter until it clicks into place.
  • Page 24 OPERATION 4. Hold down the throttle lock and squeeze the throttle trigger (through step 6). Put the starter bit shaft to the shaft hole on the engine. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until the engine attempts to start. Do not press the electrical starter for more than 4 seconds.
  • Page 25 OPERATION STARTING WARM ENGINE ELECTRICAL STARTER 1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the pentagon bit facing outside. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon symbol shows on the F/R button. 2. Insert the battery pack into the electrical starter until it clicks into place.
  • Page 26 OPERATION 4. Hold down the throttle lock and squeeze the throttle trigger. Put the starter bit shaft into the shaft hole on the engine. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until the engine starts. NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure from step 3.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 3-4 mm ADJUSTING THE CHAIN 1. Turn off the product. 2. Using the combination wrench, loosen the bar nut of the drive case. 3. Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Release the tip of the bar, and turn the chain tensioning screw 1/2 turn clockwise.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CHAIN BAR 1. Turn off the product. Using the combination wrench, remove the bar nut from the drivecase cover. 2. Remove the bar nut, drivecase cover, and chain bar. 3. Prepare the chainbar. Make sure the chain follows the correct direction as shown.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE 5. Place the drive case cover and install the bar nut. 6. Using the combination wrench, tighten the bar nut, finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. 7. Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise, assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tensioning.
  • Page 30 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Turn off the product 2. Open the rubber protect boot. Twist the metal spark plug boot and pull it away from the spark plug. Using a combination wrench, turn counterclockwise to loosen and remove the spark plug.

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Filter

    Air filter cleaning MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER 1. Turn off the product. 2. Remove the air filter cover and the air filter. 3. Clean the air filter with warm, soapy water. 4. Rinse and dry the air filter completely.
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE 5. Put two drops of lubricant into the air filter. Replace the air filter (fits only one way), and then replace the air filter cover. NOTE: The air filter should be replaced annually for best performance.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR 1. Turn off the product. 2. Remove the rear housing of the powerhead to access the muffler. 3. Loosen the screws from the muffler cover and then remove the muffler. 4. Remove the muffler from the muffler shield.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE 5. Clean the muffler with a small wire brush. 6. Loosen the screws securing the spark arrestor, and then detach it from the muffler. 7. Clean the spark arrestor with a small wire brush. 8. After cleaning, install the spark arrestor back to the muffler.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE 9. Install the muffler back to the muffler shield. 10. Insert the muffler back to rear part of the powerhead, and then tighten the screws to secure. 11. Place the rear housing and secure it with the five screws.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Product

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Turn off the product, and allow it to cool down before cleaning. 2. Clean all foreign materials from the product. WARNING: Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.

  • Page 37: Storing The Product

    STORAGE STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Turn off the product, allow it to cool down, and make sure the product is clean before storing. 2. Cover the cutting blade with blade protector. 3. Remove the upper shaft from the front handle. 4.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start No spark The spark plug may be damaged. Remove it and check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug. No fuel Push the primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, the primary fuel delivery system is blocked.

  • Page 39: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CHAIN SPECIFICATIONS Pole pruner Chain pitch 3/8” (9.5 mm) LP Model RPP254JO Engine displacement 25.4 cc Chain gauge 0.043” (1.1 mm) Weight 6.8 kg Pruner reach without 1850 mm (73 in) Chain drive links extension Pruner reach with extension...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE After first Every 3 Every 6 Every year Every 25 Before month or months or months or or after 300 hours each use 20 hours of 50 hours of 100 hours of hours or operation operation operation operation Check if fastener is ■...
  • Page 44 Imported by: Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited 2 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand 960709007-02...

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