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ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
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Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box.
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Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
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Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
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If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your
Ryobi service centre for assistance.
The line trimmer is supplied with some components not
assembled. To assemble these, proceed as follows:
SHAFT ASSEMBLY (Fig.2)
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Check the cable between the upper shaft and lower
shaft is in good condition.
WARNING
If the cable is damaged, cut or scarred in any
way, contact your local Ryobi service centre and
do not use the product.
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Unlock and loosen the collar at the end of the upper
half of the telescopic shaft by turning it clockwise.
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Slide the lower shaft through the collar into the
upper shaft until you hear a click sound. The lower
shaft has a groove along the lower side so that the
alignment with the upper shaft is only possible in one
direction.
NOTE:
The shaft was designed to save packaging
space and has a one-time assembly. You cannot
disconnect the two shaft parts after it has been
assembled.
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Tighten the collar and lock the line trimmer. Before
using the line trimmer always make sure the shaft
collar is tightened and locked in.
Safety Guard and Plant Protector Assembly (Fig. 3)
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Put the plant protector into place as shown in figure
3. The plant protector clicks in between the safety
guard and the motor housing.
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Slide the safety guard over the spool onto the motor
housing as shown in figure 3.
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Secure the safety guard with the 4 screws provided
and tighten carefully.
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Peel off the protective tape over the cut-off blade on
the guard. Be careful as the cut-off blade is sharp.
OPERATION
INTENDED USE
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This line trimmer is intended for cutting/trimming
grass and edging in domestic use.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE EVERY USE
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Always ensure before use that the length of the shaft
is adjusted to a comfortable length to operate the line
trimmer. To change the length of the shaft, unlock
the shaft collar (see figure 2), adjust the height and
tighten/lock the shaft collar again.
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Ensure that the auxiliary front handle is in a
comfortable position and angle before using your
line trimmer. To adjust the front handle (see figure
5), untighten the handle adjusting knob, move the
handle along the shaft and change its angle. Tighten
the handle adjusting knob before operating the line
trimmer.
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Secure your extension cord using the cord retainer
(figure 6) by looping the extension cord through the
hole in the rear handle and around the cord retainer.
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Before operating the unit, check that the nylon cutting
lines (item 7) are long enough to touch and pass
over the cut-off blade (item 10). If they are not long
enough you should press the line release button
(item 17) and pull the line until it is long enough.
Every time you are starting the EasyEdge™ line
trimmer, the automatic feed line spool also releases
approximately one centimetre of line.
STARTING YOUR LINE TRIMMER
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Connect the EasyEdge™ line trimmer to the power
supply. The Livetool indicator™ (item 2) will glow
blue once the line trimmer is connected to the electric
power supply.
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Hold the EasyEdge™ line trimmer firmly with both
hands so that the cutting head is slightly above the
ground and squeeze the trigger (item 1) to start
cutting. Make sure that the line trimmer is not
touching grass or debris /stones when switching it on.
STOPPING YOUR LINE TRIMMER
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To stop the line trimmer, just release the trigger
(item 1).
CAUTION
After switching your line trimmer off, the nylon
line will continue to rotate for a few more
seconds.
GRASS CUTTING TIPS
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Cut the grass by moving the line trimmer from right to
left, left to right with the line parallel to the ground and
proceeding forward slowly.
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High grass should be cut in layers, always begin from
the top. The cuts should be short.
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Do not cut damp or wet grass. Dry grass will give
excellent results.
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Always let the line rotate at top speed. Do not work in
such a way as to overload the trimmer.
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Avoid wearing the line out quickly by knocking
against hard objects (stones, walls, fences etc.).
