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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

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BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT

This requires some disassembly of the unit. If 
you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this,
take the unit to an authorized service center.

NOTE:

If the battery requires replacing, 

we

recommend that this be done by an
authorized service center

.

If you choose to replace the battery, use the
following instructions.

To Remove the Battery Pack

Refer to fig. 19 on the following page.

1. Place the unit on a workbench with the 

left side of the battery housing facing up.
Giving access to the 11 screws holding 
the housings together.

2. Remove all 11 screws using a standard or 

T-20 Torx bit screwdriver and remove the left
battery housing.

3. Remove the battery pack. Keep the battery

cushions, 5 pieces, for reinstalling the new
battery pack.

CAUTION:

If the battery pack has

signs of leakage, 

do not touch

To avoid injury, take the unit to an
authorized service center for repair.

4. Disconnect the terminals from the battery

pack.

Prepare the Battery Pack for
Recycling

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover

the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble
battery or remove any of its
components. Sealed lead-acid
batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Never touch
both terminals with metal objects
and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from
children. Failure to comply with
these warnings could result in fire
and/or serious personal injury.

To preserve natural resources,
please recycle or dispose of
properly. THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD-ACID
BATTERY AND MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Local,
state, or federal laws may prohibit
disposal of sealed lead-acid
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for
information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options. 

To Install the Battery Pack

Refer to fig. 19 on the following page.
1. Locate the terminal posts on the battery

pack. Identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals.

2. Connect the red wire to the positive (+)

terminal and the black wire to the negative (-)
terminal. Make sure they are fully inserted
onto the terminals.

3. Place two battery cushions on the outside

steps in the right battery housing and install
the battery pack.

4. Make sure that all wires a routed correctly

and the following parts are positioned
correctly in the right battery housing.

Charger Connection

Charging Indicator Light

Trigger Switch

Trigger

Lock-Off Button

Motor Wires Tube

5. Place one (1) battery cushion into the right

battery housing center step, at the bottom 
of the battery pack.

6. Place two battery cushions on the outside

steps in the left battery housing and install
the left battery housing.

NOTE:

Make sure that the Lock-Off button is
fitting into the hole on the left battery
housing and that no wires will be
pinched when fitting the housings.

WARNING:

To prevent serious

personal injury, ensure the lock-off
button resets each time the trigger 
is released.

7. Reinstall and tighten the 11 screws using a

standard or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver.

NOTE:

Take care not to over-tighten the
screws and stripping the housing.
Doing so will require replacement of
the damaged housing.

Summary of Contents for 150r

Page 1: ...FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 345 8746 in U S or 1 800 265 6778 in CANADA www ryobi com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY OPERATOR S MANUAL 12 Volt Battery Trimmer 150r...

Page 2: ...the authorized service dealer nearest you DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER NOTE PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood bef...

Page 3: ...cation Inspect the unit before use Replace damaged parts Check for battery leaks Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked chipped or damaged in...

Page 4: ...duce risk of electric shock unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Do not use charger outdoors WHILE OPERATING To avoid accidental starting never carry your trimm...

Page 5: ...o prevent unauthorized use or damage out of the reach of children Be sure to secure the unit while transporting Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid Keep handles dry clean and...

Page 6: ...ass and light weeds Decorative trimming around trees fences etc Cutting Attachment Shield THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING Do not operate without the cutting attachme...

Page 7: ...oor 2 Locate the wall stud and mount the charging station to the wall using the three 3 screws provided Fig 1 Make sure that the screws enter the wall stud to provide a secure mount CAUTION To prevent...

Page 8: ...least 24 hours between uses NOTE The trimmer s operating time and the life of the battery will be shorten if step 3 is not followed 4 Always place the unit back on the charging station after each use...

Page 9: ...igger 3 Release the lock off button Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 Lock Off Button OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH This unit is equipped with an overload protection switch to prevent damage to the motor in the event of...

Page 10: ...method Fig 11 Fig 10 Fig 11 TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS 1 The correct angle for the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground NOTE Do not rest the bump head on the ground 2 DO NOT FORCE THE UNIT...

Page 11: ...m debris at all times LINE INSTALLATION Always use genuine replacement line Using larger line then the unit is designed for may make the motor overheat or fail There are two methods to replace the tri...

Page 12: ...til it snaps into place NOTE Make sure the bump head cover tabs snap into place or the inner reel will come out during operation 4 Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear F...

Page 13: ...s in the outer spool and press the cover evenly down until it snaps into place NOTE Make sure the bump head cover tabs snap into place or the inner reel will come out during operation Fig 17 Fig 18 Ba...

Page 14: ...l resources please recycle or dispose of properly THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of sealed lead aci...

Page 15: ...Off Button Charging Indicator Light Overload Protection Switch Red Wire Positive Black Wires Negative Trigger Switch Charger Connection Motor Wires Housing Tube Motor Wires Trigger Battery Cushions 5...

Page 16: ...t Shield 180293 Replacement Line 610375 Replacement Line Cartridge 182155 Inner Reel Spring 180374 Bump Head Cover 180376 Charger 180294 Charging Station 180295 12 Volt Battery Pack 180624 Motor opera...

Page 17: ...led Lead Acid 12 Volt Motor Wire Housing Tube Aluminum Tube Unit Weight With cutting attachment cutting attachment shield and D handle 10 2 lbs 3 8 kg Cutting Mechanism Bump Head Line Spool Diameter 3...

Page 18: ...its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels RYOBI reserves the right to change or improve the design...

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