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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

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.

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. 182284

REV. B (51535)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for 155r

Page 1: ...155r 12 Volt Battery Trimmer OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 ...

Page 2: ...TAILER NOTE PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS OTHER PATENTS PENDING INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 I Rules for Safe Operation 3 6 A Important Safety Information 3 4 B Safety and International Symbols 5 C Know Your Unit 6 II Ass...

Page 3: ...s properly attached and positioned as recommended Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders as well as damage to the unit Avoid dangerous environments Never operate your unit in damp or wet conditions Moisture is a shock hazard Do not use the unit in the rain Do not handle the unit with wet hands Use only 0 080 in 2 03 mm diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line ...

Page 4: ...provide the best grip Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light Use the right tool Only use this tool for the purpose intended Do not overreach Always keep proper footing and balance Do not force the unit It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed Always hold the unit with both hands when operating Keep a firm grip on b...

Page 5: ...EARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87 1 1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING Do not ope...

Page 6: ...ock Off Button Bump Head Cutting Attachment Motor Wire Housing Tube Hand Grip Overload Protection Switch Battery Housing APPLICATION Use the Trimmer for Cutting grass and light weeds decorative trimming around trees fences etc KNOW YOUR UNIT Cutting Attachment Shield Battery Door Air Vents ...

Page 7: ...UNTING THE CHARGING STATION NOTE Mount the charging unit and allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use This unit may stay on the charging station continuously without overcharging Place the charging station where the unit is intended to be stored This should be a cool dry and well ventilated place where the unit can be locked up and out of the reach of children The unit sho...

Page 8: ...the unit See Replacing the Charger if not page 14 NOTE The battery will heat up while the unit is being charged Be sure the air vents on the battery housing are kept cleared for proper ventilation Fig 4 Charging Tips for Maximum Performance Store and charge the unit where temperatures are between 50 F 10 C and 100 F 38 C Storing the unit or batteries above 100 F 38 C will reduce battery life Stora...

Page 9: ...o bend over Fig 8 Fig 8 2 Depress and hold trigger 3 Release the lock off button TO STOP UNIT Release the trigger to stop the trimmer TO START UNIT WARNING To prevent serious personal injury ensure the lock off button resets each time the trigger is released 1 Press and hold the lock off button in Fig 6 This allows the trigger to operate Fig 6 Lock Off Button Fig 7 Overload Protection Switch Trigg...

Page 10: ...tting shorter lengths produces best results Trim only when grass and weeds are dry The life of your cutting line is dependent upon following the previous trimming techniques what is being cut and where the cutting is being done For example the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree Some line breakage will occur from Entanglement with fore...

Page 11: ...ene Wipe off the unit with a clean dry soft cloth Keep air vents free from debris at all times LINE INSTALLATION Always use genuine Ryobi 0 080 in 2 03 mm replacement line Using line other than specified may cause the unit to overheat or fail WARNING Never use metal reinforced line wire or rope etc These can break off and become a dangerous projectile There are two methods to replace the trimmer l...

Page 12: ... clean the inner surface of the outer spool Fig 11 Pg 11 5 Insert the end of the line on the prewound reel through the eyelet in the outer spool Fig 15 6 Place inner reel and spring inside the outer spool NOTE The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the bump head 7 Hold the inner reel in place grasp the line end and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slot i...

Page 13: ...wing the battery housing door closed until the two latches snap into place For Best Performance When reinstalling the battery Check battery terminals for corrosion and clean if necessary Clean terminals using a dry scrubbing pad and wipe clean with a dry cloth Never use liquids to clean terminals Check battery casing for signs of damage and replace if needed NOTE If you clean or replace the batter...

Page 14: ... barrel connector or cord become damaged or if the barrel connector is not connecting to the unit properly CAUTION Only use the type of charger specified for this unit Any other type may cause damage to the unit batteries and possible injury Your trimmer requires a Ryobi 182534 12V charger and 180295 charging station The charging instructions refer only to these parts NOTE If you are using the opt...

Page 15: ...not charged Charge battery See Charging the Unit page 8 Overload protection switch has popped Reset overload protection switch MOTOR OPERATES SLOWLY OR WILL NOT OPERATE BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE C A U S E A C T I O N No power to charger or battery Check charger and charging station See Charging the Unit page 8 Battery has failed Replace battery See Battery Pack Replacement page 13 CUTTING ATTACHMENT...

Page 16: ...able 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 ...

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