ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts.
WARNING:
Failure to secure the string trimmer/edger attachment and power head as instructed above could result in serious injury or death.
TOOLS NEEDED
See Figure 2.
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly:
Phillips screwdriver
Assembling the tool
See Figure 3.
nInsert the plug on the string trimmer/edger attachment into the opening on the power head. Make sure the plug is fully seated.
nSlide the threaded coupler onto the threaded base and turn the coupler clockwise. Tighten securely.
NOTE: Once assembled correctly, the string trimmer/edger attachment and power head should not separate when pulled. Repeat above steps if pieces can be separated.
ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figures 4 - 5.
WARNING:
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Remove supplied screws with a phillips screwdriver from the motor housing.
Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
Turn counterclockwise to lock grass deflector into place.
Line up the screw holes in the grass deflector with the holes in the motor housing.
Install supplied screws and tighten by turning clockwise with a phillips screwdriver.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care- less. 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. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. 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.
This product will accept Ryobi 24 V battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models.
NOTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the
tO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured before beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack.
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