Operation - Ryobi RY40604 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
INSTALLING DEBRIS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 2.
NOTE: Always wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves when in-
stalling or removing the debris deflector.
 Remove the battery pack and scabbard, if installed.
 Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.
 Align the angled edge of the debris deflector with the
grooves on the guide bar.
 Slide the deflector completely onto the guide bar so the
angled edge of the deflector rests beneath the guard.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Never use the debris deflector as a handle or attempt to
hold or guide the hedge trimmer by gripping the debris
deflector. Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer
handles. Improper handling of hedge trimmer could result
in serious injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To install:
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latch on the battery pack snaps in place
and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the bat-
tery port before beginning operation. Failure to securely
seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall
out, resulting in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:
 Depress the latch on the battery pack and remove from
the hedge trimmer.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Remove
battery pack when transporting or carrying hedge trim-
mer to avoid accidental starting, which may result in
serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
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