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KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER
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, familiarise yourself with all operating features and safety
rules.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling. It is designed
for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions
and at different angles.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from
flying debris.
OIL CAP/DIPSTICK
Remove the oil fill cap to check and add lubricant when necessary.
TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR
The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away
from the dust and debris of the cutting area.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
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Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that 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 tool.
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If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Ryobi
customer service for assistance.
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.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always ensure the cut off switch remains in
the off position when assembling parts.
INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD SHAFT TO THE ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while the
power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can
cause serious personal injury.
The attachment connects to the power head shaft by means of a
coupler device.
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Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and
remove the end cap from the attachment.
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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.
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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 personal injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
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Loosen the knob.
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Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate
ends.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 3.
There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage.
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To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger
cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft. Slightly rotate
the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.
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The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for
hanging purposes as well.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 4.
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Remove the clamp and bolts from the front handle.
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Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft
boom with the barrier bar on the same side as the recoil starter
(compare to product images in figure sheet or on giftbox)
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Place the bolts through the front handle.
NOTE:
The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess moulded into
one side of the handle.
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Reinstall the clamp.
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Tighten bolts securely.
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid
contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in
serious personal injury.
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 5.
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Remove hex screw, flat washer, and wing nut from grass
deflector.
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Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft
as shown.
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Insert the hex screw through the grass deflector and the
bracket on the curved shaft.
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Place the flat washer on the hex screw.
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Place the wing nut on the hex screw and tighten securely.
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