RIDGID R01301B 18V Brushless Cordless Battery Pruner Tool Only

Use and Care Manual - Page 8

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8 — English
DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other
electric sources. If blade jams on any electrical
cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT
CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the tool by the
insulated rear handle or lay it down and away
from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the elec-
trical service to the damaged line or cord before
attempting to free the blade from the line or cord.
Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of
the tool, or live electric cords or lines will result in
death by electrocution, electric shock, or serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Cutting and pruning small limbs and branches
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
To install:
Insert the battery pack into the tool as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on each side of the bat-
tery pack snap in place and the battery pack is
fully seated and secure in the battery port before
beginning operation. Failure to securely seat the
battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall
out, resulting in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
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
installation of the battery pack can cause damage
to internal components.
To remove:
Depress the latches on the battery pack and remove
from the tool.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be in the OFF po-
sition when not in use. Remove battery pack when
transporting or carrying the tool to avoid accidental
starting, which could result in serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING
See Figures 3-5
This product is designed for cutting and pruning small limbs
and branches with a diameter of up to 1 ¼ inches.
The blade will perform one cut for every press of the trigger.
If the trigger is released before the cut is completed it will
immediately return to the open position.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
Remove the sheath.
Press and hold the switch trigger to open the blade.
NOTE: The tool will not operate any further until the switch
trigger is released and pressed again.
TO START THE PRUNER:
Position open shear onto the branch to be cut.
NOTE: Cut at an angle for a cleaner cut.
Squeeze and hold the trigger, the blade will close com-
pletely.
Release the trigger and the shears will automatically
return to the fully open position before the motor stops.
OPERATION
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