Ryobi RLT254CDSO, User Manual, Page: 22 / 372

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English (Original instructions)
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the 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 disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power
head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Be certain all knobs and fasteners are fully tightened
before operating the equipment.
check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid
serious injury.
PACKING LIST
■ Trimmer
■ Attachment shaft
■ Front handle assembly
■ Grass deflector
■ Operator’s manual
■ Figure sheet
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See fi gure 2. (a)
■ Loosen and remove the bolt and wing nut from the
front handle.
■ Install the front handle onto the upper shaft at the
position between foam and warning label.
■ Replace the bolt and wing nut and tighten wing nut
securely.
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See fi gure 2. (b)
■ Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on
the grass deflector.
■ Insert the screw into the grass deflector.
■ Tighten the screw securely.
ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
See fi gure 2. (c)
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power
head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
■ The trimmer attachment connects to the power head
by means of a coupler device.
■ Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.
■ Push in the button located on the attachment shaft.
■ Align the button with the guide recess on the power
head coupler and slide the two shafts together.
■ Rotate the attachment shaft until the button locks into
the positioning hole.
NOTE:
If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
■ Tighten the knob securely.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD
■ Loosen the knob.
■ Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate the ends.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
■ Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke.