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STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD
See Figures 5 - 6.
To start:
Select the desired operating speed (HI or LOW).
Move the lock-out into the slot in the switch trigger.
Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
Release the switch trigger to stop the power head.
Remove the lock-out from the slot in the switch trigger
and place it in the locked position.
OPERATING THE POWER HEAD
See Figures 7 - 8.
Hold the power head with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Power head should be held at
a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
NOTE:
The most common operating positions are shown in
the figures referenced. For the operating position for your
specific attachment, always refer to the operator’s manual
that came with the attachment.
Always operate power head with switch trigger completely
depressed. If debris becomes wrapped around the attach-
ment, STOP THE MOTOR, remove the battery pack, and
remove the debris.
WARNING:
Always hold the power head away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the tool. Any contact
with an attachment cutting head can result in burns and/
or other serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using a blade attach-
ment to ensure safe operation. Read the safety informa-
tion for safe operation when using a blade attachment
and refer to the safety rules and instructions in your at-
tachment manual. Never use a brush cutter attachment
with this power head. Improper operation of a blade or
any attachment could result in serious injury.
NOTICE:
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 contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To install battery pack:
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in place
and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the bat-
tery port before beginning operation. Failure to securely
seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall
out, resulting in serious personal injury.
To remove battery pack:
Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
Remove battery pack from the power head.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your RYOBI battery pack and charger models.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack and keep hands clear of the trigger lock-out
when carrying or transporting the tool.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Hearing and/or head protection
may also be required depending on the type of attach-
ment used and as prescribed in the attachment’s Opera-
tor’s Manual. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
