Ryobi ELT1100QFA Owner's Operation Manual page 11

ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO
THE UPPER SHAFT
See Figure 2.
The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft.
Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper
shaft.
Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.
Align the button with the guide recess on the upper
shaft.
Slide the attachment shaft into the upper shaft until the
attachment shaft clicks into place.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in
the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked. Slightly
rotate the attachment shaft until the button is locked
into place.
Tighten the locking knob securely by turning it clockwise.
NOTE: During operation, periodically check the knob and
tighten as necessary.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM
THE UPPER SHAFT
See Figure 2.
Disconnect the upper shaft and attachment shaft for stor-
age or when a job calls for a different attachment.
Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the
upper shaft.
Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a
stop.
Unplug the trimmer.
Loosen the locking knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Push the button, while pulling out the attachment.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 3.
Follow these steps to attach the front handle.
Press the front handle onto the upper shaft so that the
handle is angled toward the trigger handle.
Place the front handle along the upper shaft to
a position that allows for comfortable operation.
Slide the bolt through the holes in the front handle.
Slide the washer onto the bolt.
Place the wing nut onto the bolt and tighten the wing nut
securely.
ATTACHING THE SAFETY GUARD
See Figure 4.
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the safety guard is
sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid
contact can result in serious personal injury.
Follow these steps to attach the safety guard.
Slide the safety guard onto the attachment shaft
and fit it over the bracket. Install the bolt through the
holes in the tabs on the safety guard and the slots in
the bracket on the attachment shaft.
Install the flat washer, the lock washer and the wing
nut.
Tighten the wing nut securely.
Remove the protective packaging from the line cutting
blade.
EXTENSION CORD RETAINER
An extension cord retainer is located on the bottom of
the trimmer. This provides strain relief for the cord,
preventing unwanted disconnects.
Note: To reduce the disconnection of the power cord
from the extension cord during operation, use the
extension cord retainer described below.
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD
Use the extension cord retainer when you connect
the extension cord to the power cord to prevent
disconnection. Use only an outdoor approved extension
cord as indicated by the letters "W-A" onthe cord's jacket.
Loop the extension cord through the extension cord
retainer slot located on the bottom end of the trimmer.
See Figure 5.
Pull loop of extension cord around tongue and pull tight.
See Figure 6.
Attach extension cord to plug on trimmer. See Figure 6.
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