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WARNING
Never use blades,
fl
ailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. 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.
This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18V lithium-ion
battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger
models.
NOTE:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out
button when carrying or transporting the tool.
STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 4.
■
To start the trimmer, push the lock-out button to either
the right or left side and pull the switch trigger. To stop
the trimmer, release the switch trigger.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
■
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
■
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
■
Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
■
Remove the battery pack.
TELESCOPING SHAFT
See Figure 6.
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
■
Remove the battery pack.
■
Loosen the telescoping shaft coupler by turning
it counterclockwise. Slide the shaft to the desired
position.
■
Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure
the shaft is securely tightened before reinstalling the
battery pack.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 7.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
■
Remove the battery pack.
■
Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
■
For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
■
For edging, adjust the handle downward.
■
Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 8.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different
positions.
■
Remove the battery pack.
■
Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head
up or down to one of the three positions indicated by
the notches.
NOTE:
Adjust the trimmer head to the
fi
rst and second
notches for trimming and edging. Adjust to the third notch
for storage only.
■
Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into
place before reinstalling the battery pack.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Follow these tips when using the trimmer:
■
Hold the trimmer 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.
■
Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with
the rear handle about hip height.
■
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:
■
Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
■
Remove the grass.
WARNING
Always hold the trimmer away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the trimmer. Any
contact with the trimmer cutting head while operating
can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 10.
Follow these tips when using the trimmer:
■
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this
is the best cutting area.
■
The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to
right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
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