User manual RYOBI P2500

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL 18 VOLT POLE PRUNER P2500 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your pole pruner has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard 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 for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 n General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BLADE See Figures 2 - 3. INSTALLING THE BLADE: n Remove the battery pack from the pole pruner. n Remove the hex key from the storage area. n Place the hex key in the access hole and loosen the blade retaining screw. n Install the blade into the mounting clamp. NOTE: Make sure the mounting clamp pin is positioned correctly in the positioning pin hole of the blade. If not positioned correctly the mounting clamp will not hold the blade securely. n Tighten the blade retaining screw securely with the hex key. n Return the hex key to the storage area. n Reinstall the battery pack in the tool. REMOVING THE BLADE n Remove the battery pack from the pole pruner. n Remove the hex key from the storage area. n Place the hex key in access hole and remove the blade retaining screw. n Remove the blade from the unit, making sure the blade clears the mounting clamp pin. n Reinstall the battery pack in the tool. PACKING LIST Pole Pruner Blade Blade Cover Hex Key Operator's Manual Warranty Registration Card WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the damaged or missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. HEX KEY WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts. HEX KEY STORAGE Fig. When installing and removing the blade, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not place your hand or fingers in any position where they could get cut. NEVER touch the blade or service the unit with the battery pack installed. MOUNTING CLAMP PIN POSITIONING PIN HOLE 9 MOUNTING CLAMP Fig. 3 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. [. . . ] Store the pole pruner indoors, in a dry place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. BLADE REPLACEMENT When replacing the blade on this unit, use only replacement blade part no. [. . . ]