Ryobi P2601 - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly,
wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not place
your hand or fingers between blades or in any position
where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades
or service unit with battery pack installed.
REPLACING BLADES
See Figures 7 - 8.
Periodically inspect the blades for damage and wear. Always
use the manufacturer’s specified replacement blades.
Removing the blade:

Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
 Place the hedge trimmer upside down on a workbench
and remove the four (4) blade cover screws.
 Remove the blade cover.
 Remove the bar plate from the two pins.
 Remove the retaining ring, washer, and retaining plate.
 Align the cams.
NOTE: The yokes cannot be lifted unless they clear the
lip of the cams.
 Remove the four (4) blade screws.
 Each blade has an oval yoke attached at one end. Slide
the blades into position so the yokes align. Remove the
blade from the housing.
Installing a new blade:
Before installing a new blade, apply a lithium-based grease
to the areas indicated.

Align the cams.
 Place the new blade on the housing and align the yokes
to drop into place. Rotate the blade so that it drops past
the lower cam.
NOTE: When properly aligned, the blade assembly fits in
the recessed slot in the motor housing.
 Reinstall the four (4) blade screws and tighten securely.
 Reinstall the retaining plate, washer, and retaining ring.
 Reinstall the bar plate over the two pins.
 Install the blade cover using the four (4) blade cover
screws. Tighten securely.
WARNING:
Make sure the bottom plate is replaced before inserting
the battery pack and starting the hedge trimmer. Failure
to do so will expose internal parts, which could cause an
accident or electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.
NOTE: If binding occurs after replacing the blade assembly,
repeat the steps under
Removing the Blade and Installing
a New Blade.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
BLADE
COVER
SCREwS
BLADE COVER
BLADE SCREwS
RETAInInG
RInG
wAShER
RETAInInG
PLATE
YOkES
CAMS
CUTTER BLADE
ASSEMBLY
BAR PLATE
PInS
APPLY GREASE
TO ThESE
AREAS