Ryobi RY15800 User Manual [en, es, fr]

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT

ACCESSOIRE DE TAILLE-HAIES
ACCESORIO PARA PODAR SETOS

RY15800

Your hedge trimmer attachment has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using

this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Votre accessoire de taille-haies a été conçu et fabriqué
conformément aux strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi
et sécurité d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, il vous donnera

des années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de

blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.

Merci de votre achat.

CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR

FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE

Su nuevo accesorio para podar setos ha sido diseñado y fabricado
de conformidad con estrictas normas de calidad para brindar
fiabilidad, facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el
debido cuidado, le brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente

funcionamiento.

ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,

el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.

Le agradecemos su compra.

GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA

FUTURAS CONSULTAS

See this fold-out section for all of the figures

referenced in the operator’s manual.

Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner

toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel

d’utilisation.

Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas

las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el

manual del operador.

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Fig. 1

0°

Fig. 6

B

D

A

90°

Fig. 7

A - Scabbard (fourreau, funda)
B - Attachment shaft (arbre de accessoire, eje del

accesorio)
C- Blade (lame, hoja)
D - Hanger cap (capuchon de suspension, tapa

de suspensión)

C

Fig. 2 Fig. 4

A

B

C

D

F

G

E

A - Power head shaft (arbre moteur, cabezal

motor eje)
B - Coupler (coupleur, acoplador)
C - Guide recess (renfoncement du guide, hueco

guía)
D - Button (bouton, botón)
E - Attachment shaft (arbre de l’accessoire, eje

del accesorio)
F - Positioning hole (trou de positionnement,

orificio de posicionamiento)
G - Knob (bouton, perilla)

Fig. 5

A

Fig. 3

A - Ratchet wheel (roue à rochet, rueda de

trinquete)

B - Adjustment lever (levier de réglage, palanca

de ajuste)

C - Attachment shaft (arbre de l’accessoire, eje

del accesorio)

D - Lock lever (levier de verrouillage, palanca de

fijación)

Fig. 8

B

C

Fig. 9

A

D

B

C

D

A - Hanger cap (capuchon de suspension, tapa

de suspensión)
B - Hole (trou, orificio)
C - Secondary hole (trou secondaire, orificio

secundario)
D - Button (bouton, botón)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO

 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction / Introducción

 General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales

 Specific Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas

Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Symboles / Símbolos

 Features ............................................................................................................................................................................6

Caractéristiques / Características

 Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................6-7

Assemblage / Armado

 Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................7-8

Utilisation / Funcionamiento

 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................9-10

Entretien / Mantenimiento

 Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................11

Garantie / Garantía

  Illustrated Parts List ................................................................................................................................................... 12-13

Liste des pièces illustrées / Lista de piezas ilustradas

  Parts Ordering and Service ...............................................................................................................................Back Page

Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

* * *

Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la
conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à
utiliser et à entretenir.

* * *

Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto
se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.

2

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-

low all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions and the instructions for the power

head thoroughly before using hedge trimmer.

 Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s

manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.

 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this

unit.

 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection
when operating this product. Wear head protection when
operating this equipment above shoulder level.

 Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.

Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of
any kind, sandals, or go barefoot.

 Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent

entanglement in any moving parts.

 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.

away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection.

 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica­tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.

 Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.

 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
 Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of a gas

power head. These parts get hot from operation. Contact
with hot surfaces could result in possible serious personal
injury.

 Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.

 Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and

damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

 Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.

Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.

 Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or

accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.

 Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attach-

ment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

 Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any

job except that for which it is intended.

 Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, or unstable support.

Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.

 Do not force the hedge trimmer. It will do the job better

and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.

 Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away

from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around
or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt
to remove cut material when blade is moving.

 Blade coasts after being turned off.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Use heavy gloves when operating the hedge trimmer,

adjusting the cutting angle, and when installing or remov­ing blades.

 Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or
jammed in the blade, adjusting the cutting angle, or before
removing and installing the blade.

 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.

 Never cut any material over 3/8 in. diameter.
 Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a

blade. Keep the blade away from body.

 Do not use trimmer without front handles in place. Keep

both hands on handles when the unit is in use.

 To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with the

engine running.

 When not in use, store the product indoors in a dry place

which is inaccessible to children.

 To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do

not use this product with any electric power head.

 For use with gas power heads only.
 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.

NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

NOTICE:

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an
injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.

Read Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.

Eye, Hearing, and Head
Protection

Keep Tool Away from Electrical
Lines/Keep Bystanders Away

Hot Surface

Sharp Blade

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when
operating this product. Wear head protection when operating
this equipment above shoulder level.

DANGER! Risk of electrocution! Keep tool 50 feet away
from electrical lines. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft.
away.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.

Sharp cutting blades. To prevent serious injury, do not touch
cutting blades.

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Cutting Capacity..........................................................................................................................................................0.75 in.

Effective Cutting Area ..................................................................................................................................................... 15 in.

Weight .........................................................................................................................................................................4.4 lbs.

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that

all items listed in the packing list are included.

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Ryobi® Expand-It™
Scabbard
Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.

Hedge Trimmer Attachment

ADJUSTABLE CUTTING ANGLE

The cutting angle can be adjusted from 0° to 90° for ease
of use when trimming.

SCABBARD

Always use the scabbard to cover the blade when the
attachment is not in use.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces­sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.

ATTACHING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious
personal injury.

The hedge trimmer attachment connects to the power head
by means of a coupler device.

 Remove the spark plug wire on the power head.
 Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.
 Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head

shaft.

 Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align

the button with the guide recess on the power head shaft
coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attach­ment until button locks into the positioning hole.

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ASSEMBLY

 Tighten the knob securely.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.

NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this
attachment.

WARNING:

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.

OPERATION

DANGER:

Never cut near electric cords or lines. 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 hedge trimmer by
the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from
you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical 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 hedge trimmer, or live elec­tric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or
serious 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.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD

 Stop the engine.
 Wait for blades to stop moving.
 Remove the spark plug wire on the power head.
 Loosen the knob.
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and

separate ends.

WARNING:

The hedge trimmer gearbox may become hot after use.
To avoid burns, do not touch the gearbox until it has had
time to cool down.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Hedge trimmer blades are extremely sharp. Do not
remove the scabbard until the hedge trimmer is fully
assembled and ready to use. Always use caution when
removing the scabbard. Failure to comply could result in
possible serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection
when operating this product. Wear head protection when
operating this equipment above shoulder level. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
and other possible serious injuries.

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OPERATING TIPS

See Figures 3 - 4.

WARNING:

Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge
trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious injury.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string which can
become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk
of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.

WARNING:

The hedge trimmer gearbox may become hot after use.
To avoid burns, do not touch the gearbox until it has had
time to cool down.

 Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.

This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.

 Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than

0.75 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.

 If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, remove

the spark plug wire, allow the blades to stop, and remove
the obstruction.

 If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge

level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a
piece of string along the hedge at the desired height.
Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim
the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at
the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped
this way, and it will be more uniform.

 Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer. When

trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that
the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest
by using a sawing movement.

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE

See Figures 5 - 6.

The cutting angle can be adjusted 90°.

 Remove the spark plug wire on the power head.
 Disconnect the hedge trimmer attachment from the power

head.

 Allow hedge trimmer gear box to cool down.
 Place the hedge trimmer attachment on a flat, even sur-

face.

 Lift and hold the lock lever up, then push and hold the

adjustment lever down.

 Adjust the cutting angle by rotating the attachment shaft.
 Once the attachment has been set at the desired angle,

release the levers.

NOTE: Make sure the lock lever and adjustment lever are

correctly engaged before reassembling hedge trimmer.

 Reassemble hedge trimmer.

OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

See Figure 7.

WARNING:

Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Refer to Specific Safety Rules.

 Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when op-

erating. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used
for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action
from side to side.

 The hedge trimmer should be positioned so that your

body will not come into contact with the muffler on the
power head. Stand so that you are stable and balanced
on both feet.

 Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
 Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,

posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.

 Never use a blade after hitting a hard object with-

out first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection
when operating this product. Wear head protection when
operating this equipment above shoulder level. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:

The hedge trimmer gearbox may become hot after use.
To avoid burns, do not touch the gearbox until it has had
time to cool down.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine or motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum­based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which can result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an authorized service center.

WARNING:

Blades are sharp. To reduce the possibility of serious injury,
always wear gloves when performing maintenance on the
hedge trimmer blades. When handling blade assembly,
do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in
any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER
touch blades or perform maintenance while the hedge
trimmer attachment is attached to the engine.

BLADE CARE

 Lubricate the cutting blade after each use.
 Periodically inspect the blade for damage and wear.
 If it becomes necessary to have the blade replaced, take

the hedge trimmer to an authorized service center.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE

See Figure 8.

For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
blade before and after each use.

 Lay hedge trimmer on a flat surface.
 Use a brush to remove debris or clippings from the blade.

Wipe any remaining debris away with a clean cloth.

 Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top

blade. Wipe any excess oil from the blade.

Occasionally, you should oil the hedge trimmer during use.
Before oiling, stop the hedge trimmer, remove the attach­ment, then oil. You can then resume trimming. Do not oil
while hedge trimmer is running.

ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER

See Figure 9.

There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
 To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the

hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.

 The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used

for hanging purposes as well.

STORING THE ATTACHMENT

 Clean the attachment thoroughly and lubricate before

storing.

 Store the attachment indoors in a dry, well-ventilated

place that is inaccessible to children.

 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-

cals and de-icing salts.

 Always place the scabbard on the cutting blade before

storing or when the attachment is not in use.

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