Ryobi RLT-552, Owner'S Operating Manual, Page: 9 / 16

ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
The auxiliary handle has 4 parts (Fig.3):
• Fixing bolt
• Handle
• Washer
• Locking knob
Place the handle onto the fixing point on the shaft
and slide the fixing bolt through the centre hole.
Attach the washer and tighten with the locking
knob, Fig.4
WARNING. To avoid injury, adjust the
auxiliary handle for optimum control and
balance. Do not overreach when
operating trimmer. Keep proper balance
at all times for better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
The auxiliary handle can be moved either up and
down the shaft (B), forward and backwards (A) or
rotated 360º around the shaft, Fig.5.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Fig. 5
A
B