Operation - Ryobi ACSS02 Operator's Manual

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:
Do not connect to grass shear until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
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. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
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 contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Cutting thicker weeds, pulpy stalks and grass.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE CADDY
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
The caddy is designed only for use with the grass shear at
ground level. Do not use the caddy with the grass shear
in a raised position.
 Insert the notched end of the lower shaft into the handle
assembly.
 Align the hole and insert the bolt.
 Install the nut and tighten securely.

OPERATION

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE GRASS SHEAR
See Figure 3.
Installing the grass shear:
 Remove the battery.
 Raise the cover over the receptacle on the grass shear.
 Stand the caddy upright onto its wheels with the handle
in the air. Hold securely.
 Lower the grass shear onto the caddy and align the re-
ceptacle on the shear to the connector on the caddy.
 Once aligned, press the grass shear handle into the caddy
support.
 Make sure the base of the cutting shear plate clicks into
place by pressing the top of the shear into the caddy.
The grass shear must be locked securely onto the caddy
before use.
NOTE: Be careful when pressing the shear into the caddy
support and base to avoid any pinching.
Removing the grass shear:
 Remove the battery.
 Raise the handle while making sure the wheels and the
grass shear blade is pressing against the ground. Apply
pressure until the shear loosens from the caddy.
 Lift the shear to remove from the caddy support.
 Replace the cover over the receptacle on the grass shear.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
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