OPERATOR’S MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUAL DEL OPERADOR PRUNER ATTACHMENT ACCESSOIRE D’ÉLAGAGE ACCESORIO PARA PODAR RY15520 Your pruner attachment 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.
See this fold-out section for all of the figures referenced in the operator’s manual. Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation. Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador.
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Fig. 5 Fig. 12 Fig. 8 A A B C C D B E D A - Second cut (deuxième coupe, segundo corte) B - Load (charge, carga) C - First cut 1/4 diameter (première coupe 1/4 du diamètre, primer corte 1/4 del diámetro) D - Final cut (coupe finale, corte final) A - Minimum 50’ 15m (minimum 50’ 15m, minimo 50’ 15m) Fig. 9 Fig.
Fig. 15 Fig. 19 A Fig. 23 A A A - Bar nut (écrou du guide, tuerca de la barra) Fig. 16 A - Depth gauge setting, (réglage du limiteur de profondeur, ajuste del calibrador de profundidad) Fig. 20 PARTS OF A CUTTER / PIÈCES D’UNE DENT / PARTES DE UN DIENTE DE CORTE A A B D Fig. 17 APPROX .050 in. / ENVIRON 1,25 MM (0,050 PO) / APROX 1,25 MM (0,050 PULG.) Fig.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction / Introducción General Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using pruner. Know the tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES. A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED” or the double insulation symbol (square within a square). In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double- insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS See Figure 1. Bar length................................................................... 10 in. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Weight...................................................................
ASSEMBLY Align the button with the guide recess on the extension shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate extension shaft until button locks into the positioning hole. NOTE: The attachment should only be operated with the blade in a vertical position. If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place. Tighten the knob securely.
OPERATION Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk. Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall. Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard from the first cut. Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branch being cut. Make a final cut close to trunk.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, as well as hearing and head protection, when operating this equipment. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE WARNING: See Figure 19. The chain should never turn at idle when using a gas power head. Turn the idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain, or contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. Serious personal injury may result from the chain turning at idle. CHAIN TENSION See Figures 16 - 17.
MAINTENANCE The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well. CAUTION: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine or motor speed during cutting, which may result in severe engine or motor damage. ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 24. There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage. To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Check chain tension for overtight condition. Tension chain. Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. Chain oil tank empty. Check oil tank. Chain tension too tight. Retension chain, Refer to Chain Tension earlier in this manual. Check guide bar and chain a ssembly. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain earlier in this manual. Check guide bar and chain for damage.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION/MANUAL DEL OPERADOR 40 VOLT POWER HEAD 40V BLOC MOTEUR 40V CABEZAL MOTOR RY40002 ALL VERSIONS TOUTES LES VERSIONS TODAS LAS VERSIONES BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY PILES ET CHARGEUR VENDUS SÉPARÉMENT LAS BATERÍAS Y EL CARGADOR SE VENDEN POR S EPARADO Your power head has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
See this fold-out section for all the figures referenced in the operator’s manual. Voir que cette section d’encart pour toutes les figures a adressé dans le manuel d’utilisation. Vea esta sección de la página desplegable para todas las figuras mencionó en el manual del operador. D Fig. 1 F E A C B A - Switch trigger (gâchette, gatillo del interruptor) B - Knob (bouton, perilla) C - Coupler (coupleur, acoplador) D - Rear handle (poignée arrière, mango trasero) Fig. 2 Fig.
Fig. 5 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 PROPER BLOWER ATTACHMENT OPERATING POSITION PROPER CURVED SHAFT TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OPERATING POSITION ACCESSOIRE SOUFFLANTE POSITION DE TRAVAIL ACCESSOIRE TAILLE-BORDURES À ARBRE COURBÉE POSITION DE TRAVAIL POSICIÓN CORRECTA PARA EL MANEJO DE ADITAMENTO PARA SOPLADOR POSICIÓN CORRECTA PARA EL MANEJO DE ADITAMENTO PARA RECORTADORA DE EJE CURVO B A A - Knob (bouton, perilla) B - Adjustable front handle (poignée avant réglable, mango delantero ajustable) Fig. 6 A Fig.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Introduction / Introducción Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cutting head to the string trimmer attachment can result in serious personal injury. Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening appliance. Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition. Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 40V lithium-ion battery packs. See Tool/Appliance/Battery Pack/Charger Correlation Supplement 988000-842.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR POWER HEAD HANDLE OVERMOLD See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. Handle overmold provides added user comfort. ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE The front handle assembly can be adjusted for ease of operation and to help prevent loss of control.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING AN ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD See Figure 2. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment. WARNING: Read and understand entire Operator’s Manual for each optional attachment used on this power head and follow all warnings and instructions.
OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Read and understand entire Operator’s Manual for each optional attachment used on this power head and follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Always hold the power head away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the tool. Any contact with an attachment cutting head can result in burns and/ or other serious personal injury. Extreme care must be taken when using a blade attachment to ensure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe operation when using a blade attachment and refer to the safety rules and instructions in your attachment manual.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
