RYOBI A40DG65B01 40-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Power Head Instruction Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
40-VOLT LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS POWER HEAD
MODEL NUMBER A40DG65B01

A40DG65B01 40-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Power Head

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Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs and replacements should be performed by a qualified service technician.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful  attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING: The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate it.

| Safety Alert| Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
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| Read operator’s manual| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
| Wear Eye Protection|  Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
| WEEE| Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.
| Do Not Expose To Rain| Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.
V| Volt| Voltage
mm| Millimeter Centimeter| Length or size
cm| Centimeter| Length or size
in.| Inch| Length or size
kg| Kilogram| Weight
lb| Pound| Weight
| Direct Current| Type or a characteristic of current

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, petrol or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in anyway. Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
  Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground-fault circuit interrupter protected supply. Use of GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or arrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
  in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long  hair can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• This 40V power head A40DG65B01 may be used with only the following HENX attachments or subsequently introduced by HENX for use with this power head:

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs listed below. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
  BATTERY| CHARGER
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  A40B25B01
  A40B50B01
  A40B75B01| A40KC250
  A40MC75B01
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
  This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

• If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact the HENX Service Center for assistance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAN BE FOUND IN THE APPLICABLE ATTACHMENT’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

PACKING LIST

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR POWER HEAD (Fig. A)

1. Wing knob
2. Aluminum pipe joint
3. Front-Assist Handle
4. Shoulder-strap Mount Hanger
5. Control panel
6. Lock-off button
7. Trigger
8. Air outlet
9. Air inlet
10. Contacts
11. Ejection mechanism
12. Battery-Release Button
13. Single-shoulder Strap (special accessory)

ASSEMBLY

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: Always remove the battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when the product is not in use.
INSTALLING AN   ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD
WARNING: Read and understand entire Operator’s Manual for each optional attachment used on this power head and follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WARNING: This 36V power head H36DG65A01 is designed to be used only with the HENX attachment models that are specified in this Operator’s Manual or subsequently introduced by HENX for use with this power head. Use of other, unauthorized attachments could cause serious personal injuries or property damage.
WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while the power head is running or with the battery installed. Failure to stop the motor and remove the battery can cause serious personal injury.
NEVER OPERATE THE POWER HEAD WITHOUT AN ATTACHMENT.
The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen the wing knob.
3. Remove the end cap from the attachment. Align the arrow on the attachment shaft with the arrow on the coupler and push the attachment shaft into the coupler until you hear a clear “click” sound, which indicates that the attachment shaft is mounted into place (Fig. B).
   Fig. B parts description see below:B-1| Power head shaft
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   B-2| Wing knob
   B-3| Pipe joint slot
   B-4| Arrow on the Coupler
   B-5| Attachment shaft
   B-6|
4. Pull the shaft of the attachment to verify if it is securely locked into the coupler. If not, rotate the

WARNING: Be certain the wing knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen the wing knob.
3. Press the shaft-release button, with the button depressed, pull or twist the attachment shaft out of the coupler.

MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE FRONT-ASSIST HANDLE

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack, if installed.
2. Loosen 4 screws on front-assist handle upper cover and take down the upper cover to separate it from the frontassist handle.
   Fig. C parts description see below: C-1| Hex wrench
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   C-2| Front-Assist handle bottom cover
   C-3| Front-Assist handle upper cover
3. Push the front-assist handle onto the shaft between the threshold ring and the coupler (Fig. D).
4. Install the upper cover by tightening the 4 screws with hex wrench(Fig. E).

WARNING: Never operate the tool without the front-assist handle firmly in place.
WARNING: Only fix the front-assist handle between the threshold ring and the coupler.
MOUNTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
Depress the strap hook to open it and attach it onto shoulder-strap mount hanger on the power head (Fig. F).

OPERATION

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a serious injury.
WARNING: Always wear eye 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 recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE POWER HEAD WITHOUT AN ATTACHMENT.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
NOTE: Fully charge the battery pack before first use.
To Install
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press the battery pack down until you hear a “click” (Fig. G).
To Remove
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery pack out (Fig. H).
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-off button and trigger when carrying or transporting the tool.
STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD (Fig. I)
To Start
Press the On/Off button on control panel and press down the lockoff button and the trigger simultaneously to turn on the power head.
Different pressure on the trigger results in variable rotating speed of the power head.
More pressure, higher speed.
To Stop
Release the trigger.
NOTICE: The motor runs only when the lock-off button and trigger are both pressed.
Speed Adjustment Function (Fig. J)
There are 3 buttons on control panel of power head. Button “1” is a power indicator, button “2” is a on/off button and button “3” is a speed selection button. The machine starts at high speed by default. Press the speed selection button to switch to low speed, and press again to switch to high speed.
Fig. J parts description see below:

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure  safety and reliability, all repairs, other than the items listed in these maintenance instructions, should be performed by a qualified service technician.
NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified service technician.
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.

CLEANING THE POWER HEAD

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Clean dirt and debris from the power head using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

NOTICE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon.
STORING THE POWER HEAD

1. Remove the battery pack from the power head before storing.
2. Clean all foreign material from the power head.
3. Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
4. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemical s and deicing salts.

Protecting the environment
Do not dispose of electrical equipment, battery charger and batteries/ rechargeable batteries into household waste!
12/19/ EU, electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer usable, and according to the European law 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

TROUBLESHOOTING

See the applicable attachment’s operator’s manual.

WARRANTY

HENX WARRANTY POLICY
Please visit the 400-575505 for full terms and conditions of the HENX Warranty policy.

MODEL NUMBER A40DG65B01

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