ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

nCarefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

packing list

CS26

Trimmer Assembly

Dual SpoolFixed Line String Head Insert

Front Handle

Curved Shaft Grass Deflector

Bottle of 2-Cycle Lubricant

Operator’s Manual

SS26

Trimmer Assembly

Dual SpoolFixed Line String Head Insert

Front Handle

Straight Shaft Grass Deflector

Bottle of 2-Cycle Lubricant

Operator’s Manual

BC26

Brushcutter Assembly

“J” Handle

Straight Shaft Grass Deflector

Shoulder Harness

Gear Head Locking Tool

Dual SpoolFixed Line String Head Insert

Arbor

Bump Feed String Head

Spool Retainer

Bottle of 2-Cycle Lubricant

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- sories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

installING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury.

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

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the hanger cap from the attachment.

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

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are 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 personal injury.

removing the attachment from the power head

For removing or changing the attachment:

Loosen the knob.

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

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Ryobi CS26, RY26901, RY26500 Assembly, Unpacking, Packing list, InstallING the Power Head to the Attachment

RY26500, CS26, RY26901 specifications

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