Ryobi RHT-500, Owner'S Operating Manual

Voltage
Power input
No load speed
Cutting length
Max. cutting capacity
Net weight

230V~50Hz
500W
1650min

-1

410mm
17mm
2.8kg

1. Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when

    operating the hedge trimmer and when installing or

    removing blades.
2. Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make

    sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened

    before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious

    injury.
3. Never cut any material over 17mm in diameter.
4. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a

    blade. Keep the blade away from body.
5. Know how to stop the unit quickly in an emergency.
6. Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep

    both hands on handles when the unit is in use.
7. If hedge trimmer is equipped with a clipping deflector, do

    not use the clipping deflector as a gripping surface.
8. Disconnect Hedge Trimmer - Disconnect the plug from

    power source before making any adjustments, changing

    accessories, storing the hedge trimmer, or before

    servicing.
9. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

    starting the product accidentally.

  1. Safe guard
  2. Front handle
  3. Hand safety switch
  4. Rear handle
  5. Cord guard
  6. Blade
  7. Switch trigger
  8. Cable strain relief 
  9. Opening
10. Extension cord

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not included

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CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY (Fig. 1)

This product is designed with a cable strain relief (8) that

prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while

using.
1. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.

2. Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening (9) 

    in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cable

    strain relief.

3. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is

    removed.

4. Plug product into extension cord.

NOTE:

Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension

cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

Before operating the trimmer, stand in the operating position,

and check the following.
1. Proper clothing as well as safety eye and ear protection

    is worn.

• Safety guard: 1 pc

• Blade cover: 1 pc

4

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

1. Make  sure  that  the  tool  is  only  connected  to  the  

   voltage marked on the name plate. 
2. Never use the tool if its cover or any bolts are missing.

    If the cover  or  bolts  have  been  removed,  replace 

    them  prior  to use. Maintain all parts in good working 

    order.  
3. Always secure tools when working in elevated 

    positions.
4. Never touch the blade, drill bit, grinding wheel or other

    moving parts during use.
5. Never start a tool when its rotating component is in 

    contact with the workpiece.
6. Never lay a tool down before its moving parts have 

    come to a complete stop.  
7. 

ACCESSORIES: 

The  use  of  accessories  or 

    attachments other  than  those  recommended  in  these 

    instructions  might present a hazard. 
8. 

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

 When servicing use only 

    identical replacement parts. 

SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES

OPERATION

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR HEDGE 

TRIMMER

DESCRIPTION

10. Service on the product must be performed by qualified

      repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed

      by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user

      or damage to the product.
11. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

      only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service

      center to avoid risk.
12. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.

      Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut

      when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off

      when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention

      while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious

      personal injury.

13. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter

      blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge

      trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper

      handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible

      personal injury from the cutter blades.
14. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use

      them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan

      someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to

      prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.