RY18HTX60A - RY18HT55A - Hedge trimmers RYOBI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RY18HTX60A - RY18HT55A RYOBI

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your cordless hedge trimmer. ITENDED USE The cordiess hedge trimmer is intended only for outdoor use, in dry, and wel-iluminated conditions. The product is designed for home or domestic use. The product is intended to cut and trim hedges, shrubs, and Similar vegetation Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS

A\ WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instruction for future reference. The term ‘power tool” in the wamings refers lo your mains- operated (corded) product or battery-operated (cordiess) product

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. PERSONAL SAFETY = Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. À moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. = Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. = Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. = Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. À wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. = Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance atalltimes. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. = Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. = _ if devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. = Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

= Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power 100! will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. = Do not use the power tool ifthe switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with switch is dangerous and must be repaired. = Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. Store idie power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. = Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. = Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properiy maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Original Instructions

= Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. = Keep handies and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handies and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL CARE AND USE

= Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. À charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. = Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. = When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. = Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oceurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. = Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. = Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion. = _ Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging impropery or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. SERVICE = Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. = Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised service providers.

CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

WARNINGS = Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. À moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury. = Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will 4 | Original Instructions decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from he blades. = When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades. =" When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power switches are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury. = Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting a ‘ive” wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. = Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade = Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning,

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

“Do not attempt to cut stems or lwigs that are larger than 26 mm thick for RY18HTX60A or 24 mm thick for RY18HT55A, or are obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw 10 trim large stems. = While operating the product, always hold it firmiy with both hands by the two handles. = The product must be used only at ground level and not on any other unstable support. = Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose fasteners, etc. Make sure that all guards and handies are properly and securely attached. Replace any damaged parts before use. Check for battery pack leaks. = Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards. = Check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, such as wire fences and hidden wiring. = The use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear wamings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to what is going on in the working area. = Turn offthe product, remove the battery pack, and allow both to cool down. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop: + before adjusting the working position of the cutting means before servicing before clearing a blockage before checking, cleaning, or working on the product. before changing accessories before leaving the product unattended before checking for damage after striking a foreign object + before performing maintenance + whenever the product stars to vibrate abnormally = Do not force the product through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace

Ifthe product is dropped, sutfers heavy impact, or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately turn off the product and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre. Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C and 40°C. Store the product in a location where the ambient temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

= To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause à short circuit. Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 38°C. Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient temperature is between 0°C and 40°C. Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

= Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and allow both to cool down before storing or transporting. Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a cool, dry, and wel-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. For extra safety, store the battery pack separately from the product. Keep the product away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors. Fortransportation, secure the product against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations. Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by à third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking, Check with the forwarding company for further advice. MAINTENANCE = Use only original manufacturers replacement parts, accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and may void your warranty. = Senvicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only. = The blades are extremelÿ sharp. To prevent personal injury, exercise extreme caution when cleaning, lubricating, fiting, or removing the blade protector. = Remove the battery pack before adjusting, maintaining, or cleaning the product. = You may make adjustments and repairs described in this manual. For other repairs, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only. = After each use, clean the plastic parts with a soft, dry cloth. = After each use, clean the debris from the blades with a Stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust preventative lubricant before refittng the blade protector. The manufacturer recommends using _rust_ preventative lubricant spray to apply an even distribution and reduce the risk of personal injury from contact with the blades. For information about a suitable spray product, check with an authorised service centre. = Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tighiness to ensure that the product is in safe working condition. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.

See page 104. Blade Blade guard Front handle Rear handle Trigger Blade cover HEDGESWEEP debris sweeper Manual Battery

CPRECENTES ANTI-JAM FUNCTION The RY18HTX60A hedge trimmer has an anti-jam function to release the blades in case the blades are jammed by big or hard branches. If the blades are jammed, activate the anti-jam function by squeezing the front handle, then rapidly pressing the rear handle trigger ice. The blades will open, and normal operation can resume.

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Safety alert Read the instructions carefully before Starting the product. Wear ear protection. Wear eye protection. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves. Always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands when operating. Do not expose the product to rain or damp condition. 2PS0CVr Original Instructions | 5

To prevent serious injury, do not touch cutling blades: Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product. Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m away from the operating area Conforms to all regulatory standards in the country in the EU where the product is purchased EurAsian Conformity Mark Ukrainian mark of conformity Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. Guaranteed sound power level Note Waming Original Instructions

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ŒD none naranry arruicaon conoimons In addition to any statutory rights resutg from te purchase, is productis covered by à warranty as statod below. ‘The warranty period Is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date when the product was purchasod. This date has to be documented by an invoice or lhar proof of purchase. The product Is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use on. So there Is no warranty provided in case of professional or commercial use. This waranty apples only on new products. ‘There is à possibiliy to extend for à par of the range of power tools (ACIDC) the waranty period over 1e period described above using the registration on the wwryobloois.eu website. The eligbllty of products for extended warranty Is cearl displayed in stores an / or on packaging and is contained within the produet documentation. The end user Is required 19 register is/her newy- cquired products anne within 30 days from the date af purchase. The end user may register for ine extended warranty I hisher country o residence listed on the online ragistation form where. this oplion Is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent 1 te storage of their personal dal that required to be entered online. They must also accept he terms and conions. The registration confrmation recait, which Is sent out by e-mal, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase wil serve as proof of 1he extended warrants. ‘The warranty covers all defects of ine product during te warranty period due to fault in workmanship or material at ne purchase date. The warranty limited to repair ndlr replacement and does net include any elher obligations incuding but not lmted o incidental or cansequental damages. The warranty s not valid Hthe product has been misused, used cantrary Lo the instruction manual, ar has. been incorrecliy connected lo à pouer supply. This warranty does not apply Lo: any damage to Ie produet ati he result oimproper or ack of maintenance any product hat has been allered or modified any product here onignal ifenticatio {rade mark, serial number) markings have been defacoé, aiered or removed any damage caused by non-abservance of the instruction manual any product not displying the CE approval mark on the rating plate any product that has been attempted Lo be repaired by à non-authorsed warranty service centre or without prir authorsation by Techtronic Industries any product connected to improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency) any product used vit inappropriae fuel mixture (fuel, où, rl of où fuel mixure) - any damage caused by extemal influences (water, chemical, physical shock) or forelgn substances _ normal wear and tear spare parts inappropriate use, overioading of tne too! use of non-approved accessores or parts _ Accessarles provided with the tool or purchased separately including but not limited to blades, saw chains, utting les, et. Any periode adjusiment Lo 6r maintenance cleaning of carburattors — Components (parts and accessories) subject 10 nalural wear and tear, including but not Imited to bump knabs, drive bals, dutch, blades of hadge timmers or laun mowers, hamess, cable throte carbon brushes, power cord, nes, el washers, hitch pins, blower fans, bouver and vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and straps, guide bars, saw chains, hoses, connector ffings, spray nozzies, wheels, spray wands, inner els, outer spools, cuting lines, spark plugs, after, gas fiers, mulching blades, ec. For servcing, the product must be sent or presented Lo a RYOBI authorised service station Hsted for aach country in the folouing lt of Senice station addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer underakes to send the product to the RVOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed wiihout anÿ dangerous conlents such as petrol, marked With senders address and accompanied by à shot description of the faut. A repair / replacement under this waranty is free of charge. IL does not Constlute an extension or a new start of 1e warranty period. Exchanged pas or products become our propeny. In some countries delvery charges or pastage wil have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory fghis arng from he purchase of (ne product remain unafected This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland. Iceland Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey and Russia. Outside ihose areas, please contact your authorised RYOBI dealer lo determine another warranty apples.

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