Ryobi RY41002A Operation, Starting and Stopping the Trimmer, Operating the Trimmer, Cutting Tips

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OPERATION

WARNING:

The product may throw objects during operation, caus- ing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER

See Figure 7.

n To start the trimmer: Press the trigger.

n To stop the trimmer: Release the trigger.

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

See Figure 8.

Follow these steps to operate the trimmer.

TRIGGER

 

nPlug the trimmer cord into an extension cord approved for outdoor use. Refer to “Electrical Safety Rules ” earlier in this manual.

nHold the trimmer with your right hand on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle.

NOTE: Keep a firm grip with both hands during op- eration.

nPlace the trimmer on the right side of your body with the engine behind and away from your body.

nPress the trigger to start the trimmer.

nTrim grass and weeds in a right-to-left motion with the line parallel to the ground.

CUTTING TIPS

nInspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any rocks, broken glass, or wire that could be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line.

nTrim only when grass or weeds are dry.

nKeep the cutting line parallel to the ground.

nCut grass or weeds over eight inches tall from the top to the bottom in small amounts. This will prevent grass becoming wrapped around the trimmer head assembly, which may result in damage due to overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the trimmer head assembly, stop the trimmer, unplug it, and remove the grass.

nMove the trimmer slowly in and out of the area you are cutting, keeping the trimmer at the desired cutting height.

nUse the tip of the line to do the cutting. Do not force the trimmer head assembly into uncut grass.

nFeed out some line after each use to prevent the line from retracting into the cutting head.

Fig.7

Fig. 8

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Specific Trimmer Safety RulesStorage and Transportation Rules Electrical Safety RulesMaintenance Rules Service RulesSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsService Instructions SpecificationsUnpacking Drive Shaft and Cutting HeadFeatures Attaching the Front Handle AssemblyConnecting the Attachment to the Upper Shaft Removing the Attachment from the Upper ShaftMethod of Securing Extensioncord Attaching the Grass DeflectorExtension Cord Retainer Cutting Tips OperationStarting and Stopping the Trimmer Operating the TrimmerAdvancing the Cutting Line Manually Advancing the Cutting Line AUTO- MaticallyGrass Deflector Line Trimming CUT- OFF Blade CUT OFF BladeReplacing the Cutting Line MaintenanceCleaning the Trimmer Servicing the TrimmerDrive Shaft Trimmer Head Spool Replacing the SpoolTroubleshooting Optional Attachments AccessoriesReplacement Parts Service