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RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new
RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the
following terms.

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser
only and commences on the date of original retail
purchase.

Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or
supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable
judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an
authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge 
for parts and labor.

The RYOBI Product including any defective part 
must be returned to an authorized service dealer
within the warranty period. The expense of delivering
the RYOBI Product to the dealer for warranty work
and the expense of returning it back to the owner
after repair or replacement will be paid for by the
owner. RYOBI’s responsibility in respect to claims is
limited to making the required repairs or replacements
and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause 
for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale 
of any RYOBI Product. Proof of purchase will be
required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty
claim. All warranty work must be performed by an 
authorized RYOBI service dealer.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from 
the date of original retail purchase for any RYOBI
Product that is used for rental or commercial
purposes, or any other income-producing purpose.

This warranty does not cover any RYOBI Product 
that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence,
or accident, or that has been operated in any way
contrary to the operating instructions as specified in
the RYOBI Operator’s Manual. This warranty does not
apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product that is the
result of improper maintenance or to any RYOBI
Product that has been altered or modified so as to
adversely affect the product's operation, performance
or durability or that has been altered or modified so
as to change its intended use. The warranty does not
extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or
by the use of parts or accessories which are either
incompatible with the RYOBI Product or adversely
affect 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 of any RYOBI Product without assuming any
obligation to modify any product previously
manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY
PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTS
USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.
ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED
WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR
ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR OR NINETY DAY
WARRANTY PERIOD. RYOBI’S OBLIGATION
UNDER THIS WARRANTY, IS STRICTLY AND
EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS, AND
ROP DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE
ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER
OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

RYOBI ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE RYOBI
PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK
TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME,
TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL
OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED,
TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL
PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE
OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR
INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

This warranty applies to all RYOBI Products
manufactured by RYOBI and sold in the United
States and Canada.

To locate your nearest service dealer dial
1-800-345-8746 in the United States or
1-800-265-6778 in Canada.

RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

550 N. 54th Street

Chandler, AZ 85226 U.S.A.

RYOBI CANADA INC.

275 Industrial Rd

Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S.

OR 1-800-265-6778 IN CANADA

OPERATOR’S MANUAL PART NO. 182154

REV. A (51522)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

10/98

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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