Ryobi EXPAND-IT RYSWP25, Operator'S Manual

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7 — English
JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE SWEEPER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine or motor could cause
serious personal injury.
The sweeper attachment connects to the power head by
means of a coupler device.
 Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire,
disconnect from the power supply, or remove the battery
pack.

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 sweeper attachment.
Align the button with the guide recess on the power
head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate
attachment shaft until button locks into the positioning
hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into
place.

Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
 Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire,
disconnect from the power supply, or remove the battery
pack.

Loosen the knob.

Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ATTACHING THE J-HANDLE
See Figure 5.
The J-handle must be used to ensure the best control
and maximize operator safety when using the sweeper
attachment. If the power head to which the sweeper
attachment will be mounted does not have such a handle,
install the handle provided.

Place the bottom J-handle clamp on the drive shaft as
shown. Insert the tab on the top J-handle clamp into the
slot on the bottom J-handle clamp.

Insert the end of the J-handle between the clamps so that
holes align and handle will be located to the operator’s
left.

Push the bolt through the clamp and handle.

Install flat washer and wing nut to hold the assembly in
place.

Adjust the position of the handle.
 Tighten the wing nut securely.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing and breathing
protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.