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Ryobi APR-03 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 APR-03 PRUNER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 2...
  • Page 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 3 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 8 Fig. 7 Fig. 9 Fig. 10...
  • Page 4 Fig.12 Fig. 11 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 16 Fig. 15 Fig. 17 Fig. 18...
  • Page 5 Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Fig. 22 Fig. 21 Fig. 24 Fig. 23 Fig. 26 Fig. 25 Fig. 27...
  • Page 6 Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications...
  • Page 7 English Your Expand-it™ Pruner Attachment has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you again for buying an Expand-it™...

  • Page 8: General Safety Rules

    English SAFETY RULES WARNING Failure to do so, may cause poor performance, possible READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. injury, and will void your warranty. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or ■...
  • Page 9 English SAFETY RULES Before you start the engine, make sure the chain is not ■ contacting any object. Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment ■ has stopped before setting the unit down. To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, ■...
  • Page 10 English SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 11 English FEATURES Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with WARNING all operating features and safety rules. See Figure 1. Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. WARNING Any such alteration or modification is misuse and Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you could result in a hazardous condition leading to careless.

  • Page 12: Operation

    English ASSEMBLY JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT CHAIN OILER See Figure 1 and 2. Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank (31) before starting the engine of the power head. WARNING Never attach or adjust any attachment while power REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER head is running.

  • Page 13: Work Area Precautions

    English OPERATION BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand ■ directly under the branch being cut. Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering ■ The most typical cutting application is to position the unit the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    English OPERATION Over-Cut WARNING Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away. Begin on the top side of the limb with the bottom of the See Figure 11. pruner against the limb; exert light pressure downward. Note that the pruner will tend to pull away from you. WARNING Never climb into a tree to limb or prune.

  • Page 15: Chain Tension

    English MAINTENANCE TRIMMER ENGINE - IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 4. Check and refill the chain oiler tank every time the engine is fueled. See Figure 18. Note: Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain. If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on your trimmer engine.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    English MAINTENANCE WARNING For storing information: Please refer to the Operator’s Improper chain sharpening increases the potential Manual of your power head. of kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER serious injury. See Figure 27. The saw chain is very sharp, always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain.
  • Page 17 RYOBI NEW ZEALAND PTY. LTD. AUCKLAND: 27 Clemow Drive, Mt Wellington, N.Z. Tel: (09) 573 0230 - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: (09) 573 0231 - www.ryobi.co.nz Contact during normal business hours. This Guarantee Form Should Be Retained By The Customer At All Times For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service) please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.

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