General Maintenance; Blade Care; Lubricating The Blade - Ryobi RY15703 Manual Del Operador

the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest
by using a sawing movement.
OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 5.
WARNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Refer to Specific Safety Rules.
 Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when op-
erating. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used
for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action
from side to side.
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:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or de-
stroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION
 The hedge trimmer should be positioned so that your
body will not come into contact with the muffler on the
power head.Stand so that you are stable and balanced
on both feet.
 Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
 Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
 Never use a blade after hitting a hard object with-
out first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.
MAINTENANCE
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an authorized service center.
Blades are sharp. To reduce the possibility of serious injury,
always wear gloves when performing maintenance on the
hedge trimmer blades. When handling blade assembly,
do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in
any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER
touch blades or perform maintenance while the hedge
trimmer attachment is attached to the engine.

BLADE CARE

 Lubricate the cutting blade after each use.
 Periodically inspect the blade for damage and wear.
 If it becomes necessary to have the blade replaced, take
the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE

See Figure 6.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
blade before and after each use.
 Lay hedge trimmer on a flat surface.
 Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade.
Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth.
 Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top
blade. Wipe any excess oil from the blade.
Occasionally, you should oil the hedge trimmer during
use. Before oiling, stop the hedge trimmer, remove the at-
tachment, then oil. You can then resume trimming. Do not
oil while hedge trimmer is running.
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