Ryobi UT15518F manual Operation, Applications, Using the Edger Attachment, Operating Tips

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.

ARROW GUIDE

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 tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:

Edging around walkways, curbing, and other similar areas

USING THE EDGER ATTACHMENT

See Figure 3.

When using the edger attachment, hold the unit with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front

handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.

The edger should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

NOTE: When the attachment is being used on a power head with a gasoline engine, always operate at full throttle. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.

Fig. 3

OPERATING TIPS

The edger will edge along sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, curbs, and similar areas.

Use the arrow guide on the blade guard to align the blade with the edging surface.

Cut at a steady pace. If the blade begins to bog down, you are edging too fast; slow your pace. Do not force the blade into ground.

Light contact of the blade against the sidewalk edge, curb, etc., is acceptable and will not damage the edger.

Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry. Avoid edging in wet soil or wet grass areas or the blade guard might clog and result in an uneven edge. If the blade guard becomes clogged, stop the engine, remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply, and remove debris from the blade guard.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols SymbolnameKnow Your Edger Attachment FeaturesProduct Specifications Assembly Joining the Power Head to the Edger AttachmentRemoving the Attachment from the Power Head UnpackingUsing the Edger Attachment OperationApplications Operating TipsAdjusting Depth of CUT See Figures 4Replacing the Blade MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Storing the Edger Attachment Replacing the Debris FlapAttaching the Storage Hanger Exploded VIEW/PARTS List Standard Hardware Item MAY be Purchased Locally Page Warranty Limited Warranty StatementTechtronic Industries North AMERICA, INC