Ryobi Outdoor 155VP manual To Start Unit, Overload Protection Switch, Holding the Unit

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO START UNIT

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the lock-off button resets each time the trigger is released.

1.Press and hold the lock-off button in (Fig. 9). This allows the trigger to operate.

Lock-Off Button

Trigger

Fig. 9

2.Depress and hold trigger.

3.Release the lock-off button.

TO STOP UNIT

Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH

This unit is equipped with an overload protection switch to prevent overheating damage to the motor.

If the switch pops out:

1.Release the trigger and allow the unit to cool for a minute.

2.Press the overload switch to reset. Resume operation (Fig. 10).

If the switch pops again shortly after the first time:

1.Allow the unit to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.

2.After the unit has cooled, press the overload switch to reset. Resume operation

If the switch does not stay in or continues to pop during operation, take the unit to an authorized service dealer for repair

Overload

Protection

Switch

HOLDING THE UNIT

WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or go barefoot.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position and check that:

The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing.

The right arm is slightly bent, the right hand holding the housing grip.

The left arm is straight, the left hand holding the D-handle.

The unit is at waist level.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not carry the unit with your finger on the trigger.

When Using the unit with the Trimmer Attachment

The trimmer bump head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the material to be cut without the operator having to bend over (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

When Using the unit with the Blower Attachment

The blower is parallel to the ground and is positioned so debris is blown away from operator (Fig. 12).

Fig. 10

Fig. 12

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionSafety Warnings for Charging Stands and LEAD-ACID Batteries Symbol MeaningSafety Warnings for Battery Trimmers Rules for Safe OperationWhile Operating with Trimmer ADD-ON While OperatingWhile Operating with Blower ADD-ON Symbolmeaning Safety Alert Symbol Other Safety WarningsSafety and International Symbols For Service INFORMATION, CallApplication Blower AttachmentAdjusting the D-HANDLE Assembly InstructionsMounting the Charging Station Operating Instructions Charging the UnitHanger Installing Add-On AttachmentsOperating the Coupler Removing Add-On AttachmentsWhen Using the unit with the Blower Attachment Overload Protection SwitchWhen Using the unit with the Trimmer Attachment To Start UnitDecorative Trimming Adjusting Trimming Line LengthOperating with the Trimmer ADD-ON Attachment Tips for Best Trimming ResultsOperating Tips When Using the Blower Operating with the Blower ADD-ON AttachmentLine Installation Maintenance and Repair InstructionsAfter Each USE Clean Unit Labels General RecommendationsInstalling a Prewound Reel Installing the Battery Battery Pack ReplacementRemoving the Battery For Best PerformanceReplacing the Charger Cleaning the UnitAccessories and Replacement Parts Storing the UnitReplace battery. See Battery Pack Replacement TroubleshootingSpecifications U S E T I O NLimited TWO-YEAR Warranty REV. C