Ryobi P2601 - Manual (Page 9)

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OPERATION
Fig. 3
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
switch should always be locked when not in use or
carrying at your side.
STARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 3.

Remove the scabbard.
 Press and hold the lock-off button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-off button. Continue to depress the
switch trigger for extended operation.
STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 3.

Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-off button will
automatically reset to the locked position.
HOLDING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 4.
The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade
directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge
trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning may
result in serious injury.
SwITCh
TRIGGER
Fig. 4
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.

Place the battery pack in the hedge trimmer. Align the
raised rib on the battery pack with groove in the hedge
trimmer’s battery port.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the
hedge trimmer before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
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 installa-
tion of the battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.

Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
hedge trimmer.
Fig. 
LATChES
BATTERY
PACk BATTERY
PORT
LOCk-OFF
BUTTOn