Assembly; Operation - Ryobi EXPAND-IT RY15524 Operator's Manual

The curved shaft trimmer attachment connects to the power
head by means of a coupler device.
 Remove the hanger cap from the attachment shaft.
 Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft.
 Push in the button located on the curved shaft trimmer
attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the
power head coupler and slide the two shafts together.
Rotate attachment shaft until button locks into the posi-
tioning hole.
NOTE: If the buttons do not release completely in the
positioning holes, 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:
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
when operating this equipment. 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.
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.

ASSEMbLY

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
for removing or changing the attachment:
 Stop the engine.
 Loosen the knob.
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.

OPERATION

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Trimming grass and weeds from around porches, fences,
and decks.
OPERATING ThE TRIMMER
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Engine housing may become hot during trimmer opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body
part against the engine housing during trimmer operation.
Only hold the trimmer as shown in Figure 4 with all body
parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with the
engine housing may result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator's right side. The
use of the unit on the operator's left side will expose the
operator to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn
injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
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