Ryobi Expand-It RYBRC77, Operator'S Manual

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5 — English
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Brush Cutter Attachment
J-Handle Assembly
Shoulder Harness Assembly
Hardware Bag
Gear Head Locking Tool
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Cutting Width .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 in.
KNOW YOUR BRUSH CUTTER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE BRUSH CUTTER
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
The brush cutter attachment connects to the power head
by means of a coupler device.
 Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft.

Push in the button located on the brush cutter attachment.
Align the button with the guide recess on the extension
shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate
attachment until button locks into the positioning hole.

Tighten the knob securely.
NOTE: If the buttons do not release completely in the posi-
tioning holes, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this at-
tachment.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:

Stop the engine.

Loosen the knob.
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.