Ryobi P2904, Operator'S Manual

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7 — English
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories 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:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ROTATING
BRUSH ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 4.

Remove the battery pack.

Position the left end cap and deflector assembly on the
side of the motor head.

Push the left end cap and deflector assembly onto the
motor head until it clicks into place.

Slide the rotating brush beneath the deflector and onto
the shaft on the left end cap.
 Position the right end cap on the side of the motor head.

Rotate the deflector until it is aligned with the right end
cap.
 Push the right end cap onto the motor head until the shaft
goes through the center of the brush and the end cap
snaps into place.
To remove the rotating brush:
 Depress the latch on the right end cap and remove it from
the motor head.

Slide the rotating brush away from the appliance.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 5.
The front handle must be used to ensure the best control and
maximize operator safety when using this product.

Loosen and remove the wing nut and bolt from the handle.

Install the handle on the power head shaft at the location
indicated by the label on the shaft.

Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired
operating position.

Reinstall the bolt and wing nut. Tighten wing nut to secure.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. 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 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.
WARNING:
Do not allow hands, feet, or any other part of the body or
clothing near the rotating brush or any other moving part.
The brush will rotate once the lock-out button is depressed
and switch trigger is pulled. The brush continues to
rotate until the switch trigger is released. Failure to
avoid contact could cause serious personal injury.
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.
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
a qualified service center for assistance.