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- Page 1 155VP 12 Volt Battery Trimmer/Blower OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VII. Warranty ........18 CONTENTS OF CARTON This unit should consist of the following: • Model 155VP, Assembled with Battery, D-Handle, Trimmer Add-On Attachment and Cutting Attachment Shield •... -
Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
Carefully read and understand the entire Operator's Manual before using your trimmer. Pay close attention to the Operating Instructions and Safety Warnings. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING •... - Page 4 WHILE OPERATING WITH TRIMMER ADD-ON • The trimmer add-on is designed only for cutting grass, light weeds and decorative trimming. Do not use trimmer add-on as an edger.
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Page 5: Safety And International Symbols
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children. • Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. -
Page 6: Know Your Unit
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION Use the Trimmer Attachment for; • Cutting grass and light weeds, decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Use the Blower Attachment to; • Clean walkways, driveways, garage floor, decks, etc. Air Vents... -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE 1. Hold the unit in the operating position (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 2. Loosen the wing nut (Fig. 2). It is not necessary to remove the wing nut, washer or bolt. 3. Position the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip, and tighten the wing nut (Fig. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
CHARGING THE UNIT Make sure the charging station is securely fastened to a wall and the charger is plugged into a working wall outlet. NOTE: Allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use. NOTE: If you are using the optional Battery and Charger Accessory Kit to charge your battery. -
Page 9: Operating The Coupler
OPERATING THE COUPLER The coupler enables the use of both trimmer and blower. Removing Add-On Attachments: WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, take extra precaution and care when removing or installing add-on attachments. -
Page 10: To Start Unit
The unit is at waist level. When Using the unit with the Trimmer Attachment • The trimmer bump head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the material to be cut without the operator having to bend over (Fig. 11). -
Page 11: Operating With The Trimmer Add-On Attachment
Also, the clippings are thrown away from the operator. • Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the area being cut, maintaining the trimmer at the desired cutting height. This can be either a forward- backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces best results. -
Page 12: Operating With The Blower Add-On Attachment
OPERATING WITH THE BLOWER ADD-ON ATTACHMENT WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15m) radius;... -
Page 13: Maintenance And Repair Instructions
WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. There are two methods to replace the trimmer line: • Wind the inner reel with new line. • Install a prewound inner reel. -
Page 14: Installing A Prewound Reel
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 7. Insert the end of the line into one of the two 0.80 holding slots (Fig. 21). 0.80 Holding Slot Fig. 21 8. Insert the end of the line through the eyelet in the outer spool (Fig. 22) Fig. -
Page 15: Battery Pack Replacement
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of sealed lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash. -
Page 16: Replacing The Charger
Any other type may cause damage to the unit, batteries and possible injury. Your trimmer requires a Ryobi #182534 12V charger and #180295 charging station. The charging instructions refer only to these parts. NOTE: If you are using the optional Battery and Charger Accessory Kit to charge your battery. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart
Motor Wire Housing Tube ........... Aluminum Tube, Coupler Unit Weight (With battery, trimmer add-on attachment, cutting attachment shield and D-handle) . 10.2 lbs. (4.63 kg.) Trimmer Add-On Attachment: Cutting Mechanism . -
Page 18: Warranty
RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an...