Ryobi P2600A 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 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  Know your tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool. [...]

4  Before starting the hedge trimmer, make sure the blade is not in contact with any object.  Sto p the uni t, remov e the batter y 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[...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn 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 ope ra tor ’ s man ual. If you do not und ers tand 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 olt 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 tools ar e alw ays in ope ra tin g con ditio n. Ther efor 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 blade cover.  Press and hold the trigger lock.  Depress the switch trigger.  Release the trigger lock. Continue [...]

10 1 8 . 0 v 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 t[...]

11 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 personal[...]

12 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly , wea r non -slip , hea vy-du ty pr ote ctive glov es. Do not pla ce your hand or fingers between blades or in any position wh er e the y co ul d ge t pi nc he d or cut . NE VE R to uc h bl ad es or service unit with battery pack installed. REPLACING BLADES See Figures 7 - 8[...]

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 blade cover 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 a[...]

15 LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original r etail purchaser that this RYOBI ® 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 ARTS AND SER VICE Prior to r equesting service or pur chasing r eplacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the pr oduct d[...]