Ryobi RYEDG12, Operator'S Manual

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6 — English
JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE EDGER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine or motor could cause
serious personal injury.
The edger attachment connects to the power head by means
of a coupler device.

Remove the spark plug wire, disconnect from the power
supply, or remove the battery pack.
 Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.
 Push in the button located on the edger attachment. Align
the button with the guide recess on the power head cou-
pler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment
shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into
place.
 Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD

Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire,
disconnect from the power supply, or remove the battery
pack.

Loosen the knob.

Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
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 eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
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.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Edging around walkways, curbing, flower beds and other
similar areas.