Features; Assembly - RIDGID R01401 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ......................................................................18 V DC
Blade Length .............................................................. 22 in.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool 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.
ANTI-JAM TECHNOLOGY
If the blades become jammed, the motor will automatically
reverse slightly to unjam the blades before stopping. Release
the switch trigger and depress again to resume operation.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Packing
List are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly
and completely 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
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Hedge Trimmer
Scabbard
Operator's Manual
Cutting Capacity........................................................... 1 in.
Cutting Speed ............................................ 2,700 cuts/min.
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
The handle can be rotated to lock at a 90° angle on either
side for ease of use when trimming. This is a handy feature
when trimming vertically or along the sides of shrubbery.
SCABBARD
The scabbard keeps the operator from coming in contact
with the sharp blades when the tool is not in use. It also helps
keep the blades from being nicked or damaged when the
tool is in storage. The hole in the scabbard tip can be used
for hanging the hedge trimmer as well.
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.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments 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:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the product when assembling parts.
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