Ryobi OLP18 User manual

RBC36X26E
RBC36X26E
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Pole Lopper
Attachment
OLP18

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling,
operating, and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modification.

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your cordless pole lopper.
INTENDED USE
The cordless pole lopper is intended for outdoor use. For
safety reasons, the product must be adequately controlled
by a two-handed operation.
The product is designed for cutting and pruning small limbs
and branches. Do not use the product to cut branches
with a diameter greater than 32 mm (softwood) or 28 mm
(hardwood). The product can be extended up to 2.7 m.
The product should not be used by children or by persons
who are not wearing adequate personal protective
equipment and clothing.
This product is only compatible with telescoping poles from
products OLP1832BP, OPP1850, and OHT1860S.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruction 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, gases 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 any way. Do not use any adapter
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 residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD 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 injury.
■Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising 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 in
unexpected situations.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, 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 collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
■Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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 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

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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.
■Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL CARE AND USE
■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. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
■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.
■Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
■Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
■Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
SERVICE
■Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that safety of the power tool is maintained.
■Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service providers.
CORDLESS POLE LOPPER SAFETY WARNINGS
■Keep hands away from the blade. Contact with the
blade will result in serious personal injury.
■Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use the product.
If you loan someone the product, loan them these
instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
■Do not use the product when there is a possibility of
thunderstorm or lightning. Store the product safely
indoors.
■Beware of overhead power lines. Never operate the
product with the cutting means closer than 10 m from
overhead power lines.
■Do not start using the product until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path
away from the falling branches or limbs.
■Ensure that the product is in the correct working position
before starting the product.
■Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any
position that may cause you to lose your balance or
control of the product.
■Use the harness if it is supplied with the product. The
harness assists in controlling the drop of the product
after the cut is completed. The harness also helps
support the weight of the product during use and while
moving between cutting positions.
■Identify the harness quick-release mechanism and
practice using it before you start using the product.
Its correct use may prevent serious injury in the case
of an emergency. Never wear additional clothing over
the harness or otherwise restrict access to the quick-
release mechanism.
■To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand
directly under the branch or limb being cut. Do not hold
the product at an angle over 60° from ground level.
■When cutting a limb under tension, be alert for spring
back so that you will not be struck when the tension in
the wood fibers is released.
■Keep the product clean of clippings and other materials.
They may become lodged between the jaw and blade.
■Operate the product only in temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C.
■Store the product in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■Before use, check that there are no damaged parts.
Check the product regularly to make sure that it will
operate properly and perform the intended function. Do
not operate the product with damaged or excessively
worn blades. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
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■If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or
begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the
product and inspect for damage or identify the cause of
the vibration. Any damage should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.
■Ensure that all guards and handles are properly fitted
and are in good condition.
■Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition.
■Do not modify the product in any way or use it to power
any attachments or devices not recommended by the
manufacturer.
■Do not operate the product in poor lighting. Use the
product in daylight or good artificial light.
■To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
moving parts, always stop the product and remove the
battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop:
●before clearing a blockage
●before checking, cleaning, or working on the product
●before changing accessories
●before leaving the product unattended
●before performing maintenance
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
■Charge the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 10°C and 38°C.
■Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
■Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient
temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■Stop the product, remove the battery pack, and allow it
to cool before storing or transporting.
■Clean all foreign material from the product.
■After each use, clean the body and handles of the
product with a soft, dry cloth.
■After each use, clean the debris from the blades with a
stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust-preventative
lubricant before refitting the blade protector. Use
a recommended rust-preventative lubricant spray
to apply an even distribution and reduce the risk of
personal injury from contact with the blades. For
information about suitable spray product, check with
your local authorised service centre.
■Lubricate the blades lightly before and after use if
necessary using the above method.
■For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
■Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep the product
away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations. Follow all special requirements
on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by
a third party.
Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other
batteries or conductive materials while in transport
by protecting exposed connectors with insulating,
nonconductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that
are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company
for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
■Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so
can cause possible injury, can contribute to poor
performance, and may void your warranty.
■Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the product,
stop the product, 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.
■Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualied service
technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only. When servicing, use only original
replacement parts.
■Turn off the product and remove the battery pack before
conducting any maintenance or cleaning work.
■You may make adjustments and repairs described in
this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised
service centre.
■After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorised service centre.
■Maintain the product with care. Keep the cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow the instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
■Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
injury to the user or damage to the product.
■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, or grease.
■Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or penetrating oils come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal
injury.
■To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the
following maintenance regularly:
●Check for obvious defects, such as loose,
dislodged, or damaged blade; loose fixings; and

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worn or damaged components.
●Check if the covers and guards are undamaged
and correctly fitted. Carry out the necessary
maintenance or repairs before using the product.
●Always clean the cutting blades after operation.
●Visually check the condition of the cutting edges
of the cutting blade. Any damaged blade should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
●Store the product and make sure that the cutting
mechanism has stopped before setting the product
down.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
See page 5.
■Pole lopper attachment x 1
■Blade cover x 1
■Operator’s manual x 1
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product. Follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection, hearing protection,
and head protection.
Wear non-slip, heavy duty protective
gloves.
Wear non-slip safety footwear when
using the product.
Beware of overhead power lines. Never
operate the product with the cutting
means closer than 10 m from overhead
power lines.
Do not expose to rain or damp
condition.
Beware of thrown or ying objects.
Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 15m away from the
operating area.
To prevent serious injury, do not touch
cutting blades.
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Parts or accessories sold separately
Note
Warning

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
1. Pivoting button
2. C-clip
3. Nut
4. Blade cover
5. Cutting blade
6. Pin

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GETTING STARTED
Wear full eye and head protection while operating the
product. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip,
heavy-duty protective gloves. Wear non-skid, protective
footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing
on slippery surfaces.
Connect the pole lopper attachment to the shaft. Tighten
the shaft coupling by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: This product is only compatible with telescoping
poles from products OLP1832BP, OPP1850, and
OHT1860S.
Remove the blade cover. Attach the shoulder strap.

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32mm
OVERVIEW
p.9 p.11
p.13p.12
Cleaning the product
Operating the product
Storing the productReplacing the blade

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32mm
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OPERATION
OPERATING THE PRODUCT
NOTE:The lopper has a 32 mm cutting
capacity for soft or greenwood, and 28 mm
cutting capacity for hardwood.
NOTE: During operation, hold the product
with both hands.
1. Remove the blade cover.
2. Install the battery pack into the product.
Make sure the latches on each side of
the battery pack snap in place and that
the battery pack is securely attached
before using the product.
3. Unlock the telescopic release latch.
Adjust the pole length according to
the required working height. Snap the
telescopic release latch in place. Make
sure that the telescoping collar is locked
securely.

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75
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2
OPERATION
NOTE: The working angle of the pole lopper
can be adjusted to 75°.
4. Press and hold the lock out trigger and
engage the main trigger. Use the product
for cutting and pruning small limbs and
branches.
NOTE: Use the hook for removing loose
branches or for stabilising the tool before
cutting.
NOTE: The working angle of the pole lopper
must be at 0° when using the hook to pull
down loose branches.
75
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE PRODUCT
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use water and soap to clean the
product.
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MAINTENANCE
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REPLACING THE BLADE
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the C-clip with long nose pliers
then take out the pin.
3. Remove the nut with a wrench, then take
out the washer and the bolt.

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STORAGE
STORING THE PRODUCT
1. Remove all foreign materials from the
product before storing.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Unlock the telescopic release latch.
Adjust the pole length to minimum.
4. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-
ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children and well away from sources of
ignition.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Cordless Pole Lopper
Model OLP18
Compatible only with OPP1850 and OHT1860S
Cutting capacity 32 mm (soft wood)
28 mm (hard wood)
Below values are measured with OLP1832BP/RLP1832Li20
telescopic pole handles.
Rated voltage 18 V dc
Cutting cycle time 9 seconds
*Stops 4 seconds after each cut
Product length 1.9 - 2.7 m
Weight 3.5 kg
Weight with heaviest battery
pack
4.23 kg
Vibration level with telescopic pole handle (in accordance with
EN 62841-1)
Front handle ah= 0.17 m/s2
Rear handle ah= 0.63 m/s2
Uncertainty of
measurement
K= 1.5 m/s2
Noise emission level with telescopic pole handle (in accordance
with EN 62841-1)
A-weighted sound pressure
level at operator’s position
LpA = 78.6 dB (A)
Uncertainty of
measurement
K= 3.0 dB
A-weighted sound power
level
LwA = 87.3 dB (A)
Uncertainty of
measurement
K= 3.0 dB
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model OLP18
Compatible
battery packs
RB18L13, RB18L15, RB18L15A, RB18L15B,
RB18L20, RB18L20A, RB18L25, RB18L25A,
RB18L40, RB18L40A, RB18L50, RB18L50A,
RB18L60, RB18L60A, RB18L90, RB18L90A
Compatible
chargers
BCL14181H, BCL14183H, BCS618,
RC18627, RC18627U, RC18150, RC18150U,
RC18120, RC18115, RC18118C, BCL14181V
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Blade assembly 205378001
WARNING! The declared vibration total values
and the declared noise emission values given in this
instruction manual have been measured in accordance
with a standardised test and may be used to compare
one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary
assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values
represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the
tool is used for dierent applications, used with dierent
accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise
emission may dier. These conditions may signicantly
increase the exposure levels over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and
noise should take into account the times when the tool
is turned o or when it is running idle. These conditions
may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total
working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator
from the eects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining
the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in
case of vibration), and organising work patterns.




Imported by:
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Melbourne, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
961478232-02
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited,
and is used under license.
© 2020 Techtronic Cordless GP
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