Ryobi Outdoor P2600 manuale d’uso

SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the ope[...]

2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................. .........[...]

2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n Know your tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool. n Stay[...]

4 5 n Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade is not in contact with any object. n Sto p the uni t, remov e the batter y pack, and make sur e the blade has stopped before setting the unit down. n Never cut any material with a diameter larger than 3/8 in. n DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not attempt to remove cut[...]

4 5 n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a n d s h a p e a s t h o s e o f plug on charger[...]

6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V V olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W W att Power min Minutes Time A[...]

6 7 WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , do not attempt to operate this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator’ s man ual an d revi ew fr equent ly for con tinuin g safe oper ati on and instructing others who may use this product. SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care [...]

8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor .................................................................. 18 V olt DC Blade Length .............................................................. 18 in. Cutting Capacity........................................................ 3/8 in. Char ger Input ................................... 120 V[...]

8 9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have ca[...]

10 11 OPERA TION NOTE: Batteries will not r each full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by rechar ging) for them to become fully charged. CHARGING A COOL BA TTERY P ACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on char ger will come on. NOTE: If the charger does not charge the bat[...]

10 11 OPERA TION CHARGING A HOT BA TTERY P ACK When using the tool continuously , the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. Y ou should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to rechar ge. When the battery pack becomes dischar ged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead of the r[...]

12 13 OPERA TION Fig. 4 WARNING: Bat tery too ls are alwa ys in oper ating cond ition . The r efor e, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. ST ARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 4. n Remove the blade cover. n Press and hold the trigger lock. n Depress the switch trigger. n Release the trigger lock. Continue to de[...]

12 13      Fig. 6 OPERA TION OPERA TING TIPS See Figures 6 - 7. DANGER If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALL Y LIVE AND VER Y DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner . Disconnect the electrica[...]

14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: T o avoid serious perso[...]

14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly , wea r non -s lip , hea vy -du ty pr ote ctive glov es. Do not plac e your hand or fingers between blades or in any position wh er e they cou ld get pin ch ed or cu t. NEV ER tou ch bla de s or service unit with battery pack installed. REPLACING BLADES See Figures 8 - 9.[...]

16 17 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TING THE BLADE See Figure 10. For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use. n Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer. n Lay the hedge trim mer on a fla t sur face . Apply light weig ht machine oil along the edge of the top blade. If you will be using the he[...]

16 17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER n Slide the blade cover over the blade. n Remove the battery pack. n Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimm er, using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine [...]

18 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com 983000-846 10-05 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sure to [...]