electric shock. IMPORTANT! PERSONAL SAFETY It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the ■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use product. common sense when operating a power tool. Do not Subject to technical modification.
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused personal injury. by poorly maintained power tools. ■ Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any ■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly power switch.
■ Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This and should be performed only by a qualified service can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised blades slow down, reduce the pace. service centre only.
Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m away from the operating area. Always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands when operating. SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL Note Warning Original Instructions...
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R36HTRBL Blade guard Front handle Front switch Handle rotation button Rear handle Trigger Blade Protective T tip HEDGESWEEP debris sweeper Blade cover Operator’s manual Battery pack Charger Know your product...
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Always wear safety goggles or safety Slide the HEDGESWEEP over the Install the battery pack. Make sure that glasses with side shields when blade. Remove the blade protector the latches on each side of the battery operating the product. When handling from the blade.
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Operating the product Using the anti-jam p.11 function Rotating the rear p.12 handle Cleaning the p.13 product p.14 Storing the product...
OPERATING THE PRODUCT CAUTION: Always use two hands to operate the hedge trimmer, which is fitted with two handles. WARNING: Keep hands away from the blades at all times. 1. Slide the HEDGESWEEP over the blade. Remove the blade protector from the blade.
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4. Use the hedge trimmer for cutting in a slow, sweeping action from side to side. NOTE: The product stops when the triggers are released. Operation...
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USING THE ANTI-JAM FUNCTION 1. Stop the product if it becomes jammed by big or hard branches. 2. Squeeze the front handle, then rapidly press the rear handle trigger twice to activate the anti-jam function. The blades open, and normal operation can resume. Operation...
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90° 90° ROTATING THE REAR HANDLE 1. Pull the handle rotation trigger. Turn the handle to the right or to the left until it clicks. NOTE: The handle can be rotated 45˚ or 90˚ to the left or to the right. 2.
CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Slide the HEDGESWEEP off the blade. 3. After each use, clean the body and handles of the product with a soft, dry cloth and a brush. Clean the debris from the blades with a stiff brush. NOTE: Do not use water and soap to clean the product.
STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Slide the HEDGESWEEP over the blade. 3. Cover the blade with the blade protector. 4. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and away from sources of ignition.
Compatible BCL3617S, BCL3617U, BCL3650F, BCL3660F charger NOTE: RYOBI recommends using the product with a lightweight battery pack, such as a 2 Ah or 4 Ah. NOTE: Visit your local special orders desk or contact RYOBI Customer Service for replacement parts.
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