Ryobi RY39506 - Manual (Page 10)

8 - English
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates stated below
are not covered
under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable.
E15 and E85
are not.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 2 - 4.
To start a cold engine:
The starting method differs depending on whether the engine
is cold or warm.

Place the hedge trimmer on level ground and ensure that
no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity
that could come in contact with the blades.
 Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand and put
your right foot onto the base of the rear handle.
 PRIME - Press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 10th time, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 SET the start lever to the FULL position.
 PULL the starter grip and rope until the engine attempts
to start (4 times).
 SET the choke lever to the HALF position.
 PULL the starter grip and rope until the engine starts (6
times max).
NOTE: If the engine has not started after the sixth pull,
go back to step 2.
 Wait 10 seconds then set the choke lever the RUN.
 To start a warm engine:
PULL the starter grip and rope until the engine starts.
To stop the engine:
Press and hold the on/stop switch in the stop “
” position
until the engine stops.
OPERATION
WARNING:
When the engine starts with the throttle trigger locked, the
blades will move. Keep body, objects, and obstructions
away from blades. Failure to keep away from the blades
can result in serious injury.
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
See Figure 5.
The handle can be rotated 45° or 90° to the left or to the right.
To rotate handle:
 Shut off the hedge trimmer.

Disengage the throttle trigger.
 Pull back on the rotating rear handle knob.
 Turn handle to the right or to the left.
 Release rotating rear handle knob.
 Keep turning handle until it locks into place in one of the
45° or 90° positions.
NOTE: The trimmer will only operate at one of these locked
positions. The handle is locked when the rotating rear handle
knob is securely into place, is not extended, and the handle
will no longer move to either side.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 6.
DANGER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on
any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE!
IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DAN-
GEROUS. Lay the hedge trimmer down and away from
you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free
the blade from the line or cord. Contact with the blade,
other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer, or live elec-
tric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or
serious injury.