Ryobi P2601 manual

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  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2   General Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................[...]

3 WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may r esult in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  Know your tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool.  Stay alert, watch [...]

4  Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade is not in contact with any object.  Stop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make sure the blade has stopped before setting the unit down.  Never cut any material with a diameter larger than 3/8 in.  DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Do not attempt to [...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer . SYMBOL NAME EXPLANA TION V V olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W W att Power hrs Hours Time Alternating[...]

6 WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com plete ly th e oper ato r’ s ma nua l. If you do not under stand the warnings and instructions in the operator’ s manual, do not use this pr oduct. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. SERVICE Servicing requir es [...]

7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor ...................................................................... 18 V DC Blade Length .............................................................. 18 in. Cutting Capacity........................................................ 3/8 in. Net W eight ..............................................[...]

8 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled.  Carefully r emove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.  Do not discar d the packing material until[...]

9 OPERA TION Fig. 3 WARNING: Bat tery too ls are alwa ys in oper at ing cond it ion . The r ef or e, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. ST ARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER See Figure 3.  Remove the scabbard.  Press and hold the lock-off button.  Depress the switch trigger.  Release the lock-off button. Cont[...]

10 Fig. 5 OPERA TION OPERA TING TIPS See Figures 5 - 6. DANGER: If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALL Y LIVE AND VERY 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 electrical service to the damage[...]

11 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may cr eate 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 personal injury , a[...]

12 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly , wea r non -sl ip, hea vy- duty pro tec tive glove s. Do not place 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 7 - 8. Perio[...]

13 MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TING THE BLADE See Figure 9. For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.  Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.  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[...]

14 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER  Slide the scabbard over the blade.  Remove the battery pack.  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 p[...]

15 LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this R YOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.’ s, discretion, any defective product free of char ge within [...]

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com R YOBI ® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. • P AR TS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or pur chasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the pr oduct dat[...]