maintenance
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or de- stroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.
replacing pro cut II string head
See Figure 8.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove currently installed string head.
Install the string head on the drive shaft until fully seated.
Install the spool retainer and turn clockwise to secure.
Install string as described previously in this manual.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
Store the attachment in a
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi- cals and deicing salts.
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to ensure your complete satisfaction.
For any questions about operating or maintaining
your product, call the Ryobi Help Line!
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