Safety
5
Figure 5
9. Lock-out
10. Switch trigger
16. 36 V power head
Figure 7
6. Depth adjusting lever
17. Wheel arm
Figure 8
4. Blade
18. Blade depth
Figure 9
19. Indicator hole
20. Slots
21. Flange washer
22. Gear case
23. Pin
24. Wrench
25. Blade nut
Figure 10
4. Blade
21. Flange washer
25. Blade nut
26. Gear case ring
27. Cupped washer
28. Motor shaft
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with products 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 standards. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
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.
Depending on the power head you are using, this product
will accept Ryobi 36 V battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your Ryobi 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.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
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.
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Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING
Make sure the latch (or latches) on the battery pack
snap in place and the battery pack is fully seated and
secure in the power head battery 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
See Figure 3.
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Depress the latch on the battery pack.
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Remove the battery pack.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out when
carrying or transporting the tool.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 4.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
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Remove the battery pack.
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Set the edger on a flat surface and turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
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For edging, adjust the handle downward.
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Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
STARTING /STOPPING THE EDGER
See Figure 5.
To start:
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Press and hold the lock-out.
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Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
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Release the switch trigger to stop the edger.
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Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out will
automatically reset to the locked position.
