Ryobi APR04 Manual De Utilización página 18

WARNING
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
CHAIN OILER
Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank (31) before
starting the engine of the power head.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
1. Loosen the knob.
2. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP AND HANGER
See Figure 3 and 4.
When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder
strap to support the unit. If you unit does not have a
strap hanger installed on the power head shaft, use the
following instructions to install the hanger.
1. Pull strap hanger (16) apart and place over power
head end of shaft, position near the upper knob.
2. 2. Install bolt (17) and nut (19). Tighten nut securely.
Note: Check for tightness before each use to avoid
serious injury or product damage.
WARNING
Pull the quick release mechanism in case of emergency.
3. Place shoulder strap over your left shoulder and attach
clip (15) to strap hanger.
4. Shoulder strap can be adjusted by sliding the clip up
or down.
5. When properly adjusted, the power head should be
supported by the shoulder strap about hip level.
OPERATION
WARNING
To prevent possible serious injury to yourself, suggest
complete pruning within 20 minutes, please take 10
minutes rest.
English(Original instructions)
POSITION FOR STARTING
See Figure 5.
Lay the pole pruner on the ground and ensure that no
objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make
sure nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain.
To avoid kickback, binding of the saw bar, and possible
injury, never cut limbs that the pole pruner does not
reach when supported by the shoulder strap.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
Refer to the "Important Safety Instructions" earlier in this
manual, for appropriate safety equipment.
■ Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
■ Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the engine
■ Never stand directly under the limb you are cutting.
■ Always wear shoulder strap for increased safety and
BASIC CUTTING PROCEDURE
■ Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before
■ DO NOT use a back and forth sawing type motion for
■ The following steps should be followed to prevent
1. The fi rst cut should be a shallow cut (1/4 of the limb
2. The second cut should be made from the top side of
3. Make the fi nal cut close to trunk (C).
To prevent possible serious injury to yourself or to
others, READ, understand, and follow all instructions in
this Operator's Manual.
■ Keep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are
■ For second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch),
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WARNING
is running. Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear
handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the front
handle.
See Figure 6.
to support the pole pruner.
entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger.
cutting.
damage to tree or shrub bark. See Figure 7.
diameter) on underside of limb close to main limb or
trunk (A).
the limb outboard from fi rst cut (B).
WARNING
cutting.