Ryobi RY24600 - Manual (Page 10)

8 — English
OPERATION
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:

Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
power head.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
hands should be free of the switch trigger and lock-
out button when not in use. Remove battery pack
when transporting or carrying hedge trimmer to avoid
accidental starting, which could result in serious injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE HEDGE
TRIMMER
See Figure 4.
To start:

Remove the blade cover.
 Press and hold the lock-out button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-out button. Continue to depress the
switch trigger for extended operation.
To stop:

Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button
will automatically reset to the locked position.
ADJUSTING PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 5.
 Release the switch trigger and allow blades to come to
a complete stop.
 Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
 Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.
 Push pivot button and adjust trimmer head until it snaps
securely into place at one of the three positions indicated
by the notches.
WARNING:
Do not place hand between pivoting head and threaded
base. Placement of your hand or fingers in this area could
result in a pinch point injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Wear head protection when
operating this equipment above shoulder level. Failure
to do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate
this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Please call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
This product will accept Ryobi 24 V lithium-ion battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models.
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To install:

Place the battery pack in the power head. Align the raised
rib on the battery pack with groove in the power head’s
battery port.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the
power head before beginning operation.