Ryobi 150r manual Introduction, Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all the information that you need to order parts.

PRODUCT REFERENCES,

ILLUSTRATIONS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 1998 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Bump Head™ is a trademark of Ryobi Outdoor Products.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

Dial:

1-800-345-8746in the United States or 1-800-265-6778in Canada

to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS.

OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.	Rules for Safe Operation	. . 3-6
	A. Important Safety Information . . . .	. . .3-4
	B. Safety and International Symbols	. . .5-6
	C. Know Your Unit	. . . .6
II.	Assembly Instructions	. . . . 7
	A. Mounting the Charging Station . .	. . . . 7
	B. Installing and Adjusting D-Handle	. . . 7
III.	Operating Instructions	. 8-10
	A. Charging the Unit	. . . .8
	B. Holding the Trimmer	. . . .9
	C. To Start Unit	. . . .9
	D. To Stop Unit	. . . .9
	E. Overload Protection Switch	. . . .9
	F. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . .10
	G. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . .	. . .10
	H. Decorative Trimming	. . .10
IV.	Maintenance and Repair Instructions .11-15
	A. General Recommendations	. . . 11
	B. Line Installation	11-12
	C. Installing a Prewound Reel	. . . 13
	D. Replacing the Charger	. . .13
	E. Battery Pack Replacement	14-15
V.	Cleaning and Storage	. . . 16
	A. Replacement parts	. . . 16

VI. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

VII. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

VIII. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

•Model 150r, Assembled with D-Handle and Cutting Attachment Shield

•Charging Station with Charger

•Operator's Manual

•Product Registration Card

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