Ryobi P2603 User Manual

8 — English

To install:
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Place the battery pack in the hedge trimmer. Align the 

raised rib on the battery pack with groove in the hedge 

trimmer’s battery port. 

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Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack 

snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the 

hedge trimmer before beginning operation.

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:
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Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and 

depress both sides to release the battery pack from the 

hedge trimmer. 

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, 

switch should always be locked with hands free of the 

lock-out button when not in use. Remove battery pack 

when transporting or carrying hedge trimmer to avoid 

accidental starting, which may result in serious injury.

See Figure 3.
To start:
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  Remove the scabbard.

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  Press and hold the lock-out button.

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  Depress the switch trigger.

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  Release the lock-out button. Continue to depress the 

switch trigger for extended operation.

To stop:
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  Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.

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  Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button 

will automatically reset to the locked position.

See Figure 4.
The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade 

directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles.

Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. 

Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge 

trimmer with the other. Improper operation of the hedge 

trimmer can result in serious injury.

 

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. Failure to do so could result in 
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible 
serious injury.

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

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 call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service 
center for assistance.

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

This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery 
packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s 
Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger 
models.

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.