ASSEMBLY

JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE EDGER ATTACHMENT

See Figure 3.

WARNING:

Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine or motor may cause serious personal injury.

The edger attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.

Remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.

Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.

Push in the button located on the edger attachment­ . Align the button with the guide recess on the power head cou- pler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

Tighten the knob securely.

WARNING:

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.

Stop the engine or motor.

Loosen the knob.

Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Edging around walkways, curbing, flower beds and other similar areas.

USING THE EDGER ATTACHMENT

See Figure 4.

When using the edger attachment, hold the unit with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. The edger should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

NOTE: When used with a gas power head, always operate at full throttle. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.

ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT

See Figures 5 - 6.

Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.

Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel arm up to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth.

After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob securely.

Replace the spark plug wire or connect to the power supply and start the unit.

NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in. to 1 in. deep initially. Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth. If the cutting depth needs adjusting, this should be done progres- sively until the desired depth is reached.

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RY15518 specifications

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One of the main features of the Ryobi RY15518 is its robust 15-amp motor, which delivers impressive cutting power while maintaining efficiency. This electric trimmer provides a fast and clean cut, allowing users to tackle thick grass and weeds with ease. The trimmer also features a generous cutting width of 18 inches, enabling users to cover more ground in less time, which is particularly beneficial for large yards.

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Overall, the Ryobi RY15518 string trimmer combines power, precision, and user-friendly features to provide an excellent solution for lawn care and maintenance. With its advanced technologies and thoughtful design, it stands as a reliable tool for anyone looking to maintain a beautiful yard with ease.
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