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5
ENGLISH (Original Instructions)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not
operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
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.
UNPACKING
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Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box. Make sure all items listed in the packing
list are included.
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Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
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Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
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If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your
Ryobi service centre for assistance.
ASSEMBLY
See Figure 1-5.
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Press the folding knob to unfold the line trimmer into
its operating position with the upper housing and the
lower housing aligned in a straight line (Figure 2).
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Make sure that the folding knob is fully released and
the line trimmer is safely locked into its operating
position (Figure 1).
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Attach the grass shield into its position and tighten
the grass shield screws as shown into their positions
securely (Figure 3).
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Attach the arm support handle (Figures 4a and 4b).
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Remove the safety cap from the cut-off blade (Figure 5).
Note: The cut-off blade is very sharp and should not
be touched.
PACKING LIST
- Line trimmer
- Grass shield
- Grass shield screws
- Arm support handle
- Operator’s Manual
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating power tools.
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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
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Basic grass trimming
KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator’s
manual as well as knowledge of the project you are
attempting.
Before using this product, familiarise yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
Before connecting the trimmer to the mains, make sure
that the rotating parts are not damaged and the spool
cover is inserted correctly and securely.
USING THE LINE TRIMMER
See Figure 6-8.
WARNING
This product may throw objects during operation,
causing injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Always wear suitable eye protection, boots,
gloves, and long trousers while operating the
product.
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Before you start work, check the trimmer body and
cutting head for damage. Do not use damaged units.
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Make sure that the folding knob is fully released and
the line trimmer is safely locked into its operating
position (also see Assembly instructions earlier in this
manual).