Maintenance - Ryobi RY24200 Operator's Manual

WARNINg:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
gENERAl MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate
this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Please call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNINg:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
bATTERy pACK REMoVAl AND pREpARATIoN
FoR RECyClINg
WARNINg:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its compo-
nents. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch
both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as
short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure
to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/
or serious injury.

MAINTENANCE

spool REplACEMENT
See Figure 16.
Use only round type .065 in. diameter monofilament line.
Use original manufacturer's replacement string for best
performance.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
 Pull spool retainer up to remove.
 Remove the old spool.
 To install the new spool, make sure the string is captured
in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the
string is extended approximately 6 in. beyond the slot.
 Install the new spool so that the line and slot align with
the eyelet in the line head. Thread the line into the eyelet.
 Pull the string extending from the line head so the line
releases from the slot in the spool.
 Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots
and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
lINE REplACEMENT
See Figures 16 - 17.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the spool from the line head.
NoTE: Remove any old line remaining on the spool.
 Cut a piece of line approximately 9 ft. long. Use only .065
in. diameter monofilament line.
 Insert the line into the anchor hole in the upper part of the
spool. Wind the line around the clockwise, as shown by
the arrows on the spool. Place line in the slot on upper
spool flange, leaving about 6 in. extended beyond the
slot. Do not overfill. After winding the line, there should
be at least 1/4 in. between the wound line and the outside
edge of the spool.
 Replace the plastic retainer, spool, and the spool retainer.
Refer to spool Replacement earlier in this manual.
sToRINg ThE TRIMMER
 Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer before
storing.
 Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
 Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
Replacement Spool Part Number ........................AC14RSL
Replacement Spool Cap Part Number .................. AC14HC
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