Ryobi RY43160 - Manual (Page 13)

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CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 5.
This product is designed with a cord retainer that
prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.

Form a loop with the end of the extension
cord.
 Insert loop portion of extension cord through
opening in the bottom of the rear handle and
place over cord retainer.
 Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the
slack is removed.
 Plug product into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 5.
To start the motor:

Connect the pole saw to power supply.
 Place your thumb on the lock-out button and
pull it completely towards you.
 Fully depress the switch trigger.
To stop the motor:

Release the switch trigger.
Fig. 5
LOCK-OUT
BUTTON
SWITCH TRIGGER
CORD RETAINER
ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE
See Figure 6.

Disconnect the pole saw from the power sup-
ply.
 Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen.
 Push poles towards each other to shorten the
pole or pull away from each other to lengthen
the pole.
NOTE: Extend the pole only to the length
required to reach the limb being cut. Do not
extend the handle above waist height.
 When the desired length is achieved, rotate the
collar clockwise to secure.
NOTE: Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the
pole saw to keep proper balance. Do not attempt
to use the pole saw at a length which does not
allow you to achieve proper footing and balance
at all times.
OPERATION