■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an IMPORTANT! extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric before assembling, operating, and maintaining the shock.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained HEDGE TRIMMER AND GRASS SHEARS SAFETY users. WARNINGS ■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for ■ Do not use the hedge trimmer and grass shears in misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage bad weather conditions, especially when there is a of parts and any other condition that may affect the risk of lightning.
■ If the grass shears is installed with an adjustable handle, ■ Use gloves when maintaining the cutting blades. make sure that the grass shears is turned off and the ■ Maintain the product with care. Keep the cutting blades blades are not moving before adjusting the handle.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL Parts or accessories sold separately Note Warning Original Instructions...
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Always wear eye protection, safety Flip the grass shears blade or the hedge trimmer blade over onto its other side. goggles, or safety glasses with side NOTE: The blade assembly has a quick-release latch on each side. shields non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating the product.
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Cleaning the grass Using the grass p.18 p.16 Storing the product shears shears Changing to grass p.12 shears blade Changing to hedge p.11 trimmer blade Cleaning the hedge Using the hedge Using the telescopic p.17 p.10 p.13 trimmer handle trimmer...
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USING THE GRASS SHEARS WARNING: Avoid sticks and rocks when using the product. WARNING: Keep hands away from the blades while using the product. 1. Install the battery pack until the latches click into place. Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached before using the product.
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING: Keep hands away from the blades while using the product. 1. Install the battery pack until the latches click into place. Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached before using the product. Slide the trigger release and squeeze the switch trigger to turn on the product.
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CHANGING TO HEDGE TRIMMER BLADE 1. Press and hold the latches to remove the battery pack. 2. Place the product on the grass shears blade cover and close the cover. Turn the product upside down. 3. Press the quick-release latches to unlock and remove the grass shears blade.
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CHANGING GRASS SHEARS BLADE 1. Press and hold the latches to remove the battery pack. 2. Install the hedge trimmer blade sheath. Turn the product upside down. 3. Press the quick-release latches to unlock and remove the hedge trimmer blade. NOTE: There is a quick-release latch on each side of the blade assembly.
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USING THE TELESCOPIC HANDLE WARNING: Wear eye protection, safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields and non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating the product. WARNING: Do not use the telescopic handle with the hedge trimmer blade. Remove the battery pack before installing the grass shear to the telescopic handle.
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3. Pull the barrel plug to extend it. 4. Turn the telescopic handle sideways. WARNING: When installing the grass shear to the telescopic handle, make sure to align the barrel plug on the telescopic handle to the barrel connector on the grass shear. 5.
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7. Begin trimming grass or lawn edges. Make sure to trim light or low grass only. Do not use the product to trim heavy or overgrown grass. WARNING: Avoid sticks and rocks when using the product. Operation...
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CLEANING THE GRASS SHEARS 1. Press and hold the latches to remove the battery pack. CAUTION: Use a stiff brush to clean the blades and a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and handles. 2. Remove the debris from the product after each use.
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CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER 1. Press and hold the latches to remove the battery pack. CAUTION: Use a stiff brush to clean the blades and a soft, dry cloth to clean the body and handles. 2. Remove the debris from the product after each use.
STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Press and hold the latches to remove the battery pack. 2. a. Place the grass shears on the grass shears blade cover and close the cover. b. Slide the hedge trimmer blade sheath over the hedge trimmer blade. 3.
ACCESSORIES No-load speed 1500/min ± 10% Telescopic handle RHTR1 Grass shears NOTE: Visit your local special orders desk or contact RYOBI Blade width 120 mm customer service for replacement parts. Cutting capacity 18 mm WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the...
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Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. 961087481-02...
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