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6 — English

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR POWER HEAD

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of 
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as 
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before 
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating 
features and safety rules.

ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE

The front handle assembly can be adjusted for ease of 
operation and to help prevent loss of control.

HANDLE OVERMOLD 

Handle overmold provides added user comfort.

TRIGGER LOCK-OUT

The trigger lock-out prevents accidental starting.

VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher 
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled 
by the amount of switch trigger depression.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

  Carefully remove the product and any accessories from 

the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list 
are included.

WARNING: 

Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List 
are already assembled to your product when you unpack 
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by 
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use 
of a product that may have been improperly assembled 
could result in serious personal injury.

  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage 

or damage occurred during shipping.

  Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 

1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Power Head
Front Handle
Operator’s Manual

WARNING: 

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this 
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product 
with damaged or missing parts 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.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious 
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the 
product when assembling parts.

Summary of Contents for RY15520

Page 1: ...hos a os de s lido y eficiente funcionamiento ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto Le agradecemos su comp...

Page 2: ...eferenced in the operator s manual Consulter l encart volets afin d examiner toutes les figures mentionn es dans le manuel d utilisation Consulte esta secci n desplegable para ver todas las figuras a...

Page 3: ...lon perno D Strap hanger dispositif d accrochage colgador para la correa A Power head shaft arbre moteur cabezal motor eje B Coupler coupleur acoplador C Guide recess renfoncement du guide hueco gu a...

Page 4: ...ioning pin axe de tension de cha ne pasador tensor de la cadena B Bar nut crou du guide tuerca de la barra C Drivecase cover carter d engrenages tapa de la caja de la transmisi n A Sprocket pignon rue...

Page 5: ...r glage du limiteur de profondeur ajuste del calibrador de profundidad Fig 20 A Cutting corner coupe du coin esquina de corte B Top plate plaquette sup rieure placa superior C Rivet hole trou de rivet...

Page 6: ...as y servicio Page arri re P g posterior TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATI RES NDICE DE CONTENIDO INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCCI N This product has many features for making its use more pleasant...

Page 7: ...h this product in the operator s manual GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid dangerous environments Do not use the attach ment in damp or wet locations Do not use in rain Use the right attachment Do not use att...

Page 8: ...tely owned units and also to the power head it is attached to To protect yourself from electrocution do not operate within 50 ft of overhead electrical lines To protect yourself from falling branches...

Page 9: ...e the product better and safer SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a potential personal injury hazard Read Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understan...

Page 10: ...p the engine or motor may cause serious personal injury To install the attachment Remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply Remove the hanger cap from the attachment shaft Loosen...

Page 11: ...WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless Rememberthatacarelessfractionofasecondis sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shie...

Page 12: ...anual LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 7 8 This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in in diameter For best results observe the follow ing precautions Plan the cut carefully...

Page 13: ...re replacing the bar chain or performing any maintenance operation Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud The bar also contains a chain ten...

Page 14: ...minated lubricants Damage may occur to the oil pump bar or chain CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 19 WARNING The chain is very sharp always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain...

Page 15: ...e end of the attachment shaft Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well STORING TH...

Page 16: ...s been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Ryobi Help Line To register your Ryobi product by regu...

Page 17: ...he warranty does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation pe...

Page 18: ...lire et veiller bien comprendre le manuel d utilisation avant d employer ce produit Merci de votre achat CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR FUTURE R F RENCE GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS SAVE THIS...

Page 19: ...n B Guide recess logement guide hueco gu a C Coupler coupleur acoplador D Power head shaft arbre du bloc moteur eje del cabezal motor E Knob bouton perilla F Positioning hole trou de positionnement or...

Page 20: ...ACCESSOIRE SOUFFLANTE POSITION DE TRAVAIL POSICI N CORRECTA PARA EL MANEJO DE ADITAMENTO PARA SOPLADOR PROPER CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT OPERATING POSITION ACCESSOIRE CULTIVATEUR POSITION DE TRAVAIL POSIC...

Page 21: ...S TABLE DES MATI RES NDICE DE CONTENIDO INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCCI N This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have b...

Page 22: ...orrect tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Don t Force Appliance It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a ri...

Page 23: ...ctions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this power tool If you loan someone this power tool loan them these instructions also cutting head to the string trimmer att...

Page 24: ...TION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard Read Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protect...

Page 25: ...List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation Use of a product that may have...

Page 26: ...lt and washer from the handle Install the handle on the power head shaft in the area indicated by the illustration Adjust handle up or down if necessary to desired operating position Reinstall the was...

Page 27: ...s in the power head s battery port WARNING Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the power head battery port before be...

Page 28: ...plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc WARNING Do not at an...

Page 29: ...ty does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performance...

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