Ryobi EXPAND-IT ALT04G, Operator'S Manual

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)
using a straight shaft attachment, the knob should be
rotated anti-clockwise.
■ Wind the line until approximately 20 cm remains
protruding from the bump head.
OPERATION
OPERATING THE LINE TRIMMER (Fig. 4 & 9)
Hold the line trimmer with the right hand on the trigger
handle and the left hand on the J-handle. Keep a firm
grip with both hands while in operation. Keep a firm grip
with both hands while in operation. The product should
be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle
about hip height.
Always operate the product at full throttle. Prolonged
cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping
from the silencer. Cut tall grass from the top down.
This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft
housing and string head which may cause damage from
overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string
head, stop the engine, and remove the grass.
CUTTING TIPS (Fig. 9)
■ Do not push into the grass to be cut. Move from side
to side, moving forward a little at the end of each
sweep.
■ Keep the product tilted towards the area being cut.
■ Do not cut in dangerous cutting area.
■
Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
■ Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood
may wear string rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
cladding and fence posts can easily be damaged by
the string.
ADVANCING THE LINE (Fig. 9)
■ Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head
on grass while running engine at full throttle.
■ Run engine at full throttle.
■ Tap the knob on ground to advance string. The string
advances each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold
the knob on the ground.
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or
poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
TO START THE ENGINE
1. Lay the product on a flat, bare surface free of debris
2. Ensure the trimming head is in a safe position.
3. Keep all body parts, particularly hands and feet away
from the cutter.
4. Start the engine.
5. Maintain complete control of the product whilst the
engine ir running.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Toggle the switch to the "O" (OFF) position.
■ The trigger and OFF switch are located next to the
operators right hand position on the power head.
■ Refer to the manual of your power head for more
detailed information.
WARNING
Do not, under any circumstance, use any
attachment or accessory on the product which
was not provided with the product, or identified
as appropriate for use with the product in the
Operator's Manual.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to
do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury and may void your warranty.
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields during power tool operation or
when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire
and/or ensure the engine cut off switch remains
in the off position. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury
or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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