MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 17
INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
Always use genuine replacement line. Using larger line then the unit is designed for may make the motor overheat or fail.
1.Remove the bump head cover by pressing in both bump head cover tabs visible on either side of the bump head outer spool
(Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
NOTE: The spring will push the cover up when the tabs release.
2.Remove the old inner reel and spring from the outer spool (Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
3.Remove the spring from the old inner reel (Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
4.Use a clean cloth to clean the inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
5.Insert the end of the line, on the prewound reel, through the eyelet in the outer spool (Fig. 16)
6.Place inner reel and spring inside the outer spool.
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the bump head.
7.Hold the inner reel in place, grasp the line end and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slot in the inner reel (Fig. 17).
8.Install the bump head cover over the inner reel. Align the tabs on the cover with the slots in the outer spool and press the cover evenly down until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Make sure the bump head cover tabs snap into place or the inner reel will come out during operation.
REPLACING THE CHARGER
Use the following if the charger, barrel connector or cord becomes damage, or if the barrel connector is not connecting to the unit properly.
CAUTION: Only use the type of charger specified for this unit. Any other type may cause damage to the unit, batteries and possible injury.
Your trimmer requires a Ryobi #180294 12V charger and #180295 charging station.
The charging instructions in this manual refer only to these parts.
1.Unplug the charger from the wall outlet and remove the unit from the charging station.
2.Remove the screw from the clamp holding the barrel connector in place using a standard or
3.Remove the barrel connector from the slot and replace charger, if needed.
4.Install the barrel connector into the charging station. Make sure the connector is secure and inserted correctly into the slot (see inset Fig. 18).
5.Reinstall the clamp and screw.
6.Plug the charger into the wall outlet. Refer to Charging the Unit for charging instructions.
Barrel Connector
Clamp
Screw
Charger
Charging
Station
Fig. 18
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