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English (Original Instructions)
With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE:
The line will extend approximately 6mm. With
each stop and start of the switch trigger until the string
reaches the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade.
Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
See Figure 11.
Remove the battery pack.
Push the black button located on the cutting head
while pulling on line to manually advance the length.
LINE CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 12.
This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the
grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is
trimmed to length by the line cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep line long enough to advance
properly.
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
See Figure 13.
The rotating rear handle is used in combination with the
edger guide.
Remove the battery pack.
Push down on the edging coupler and turn handle end
clockwise until the edging coupler locks into place.
Release the edging coupler.
EDGING
See Figures 12 - 14.
Remove the battery pack.
Rotate the rear handle when using the edger guide for
edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide,
flip down from its stored position.
Always hold the line trimmer away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the line trimmer. Any
contact with the line trimmer cutting head while operating
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with standards. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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 Ryobi Customer Service or contact
an authorized service center for assistance.
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, grease, etc
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to
be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING
WARNING
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, 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 injury.
