Ryobi 890r Assembly Instructions, Installing And Adjusting The J-Handle, Installing The Harness

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE

1.Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1).

J-Handle

(4) Screws

Top Clamp

Middle Clamp

Bottom Clamp

Nuts

Fig. 1

2.While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.

NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only when assembled correctly.

3.Place the clamps and J-handle the over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp.

4.Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

5.Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the decal touches the clamp assembly (Fig. 2).

Decal

Fig. 2

6.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

7.Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure.

INSTALLING THE HARNESS

WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness when using the cutting blade to avoid serious personal injury.

1.Push the strap through the center of the buckle.

2.Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

3.Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder. Snap it on to the support fitting (Fig. 5).

Support Fitting

Fig. 5

4.Adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab to lengthen, pull strap to shorten (Fig 6).

Fig. 3 Fig. 6

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