Ryobi ELT1100QFA Owner's Operation Manual page 13

OPERATION
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 11.
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
Do not cut in dangerous cutting area.
Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force the
bump head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs and wood may
wear line rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings,
siding and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
line.
SAFETY GUARD LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 12.
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade
on the safety guard. For best cutting, advance line until
it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal.
This will maintain best performance and keep line long
enough to advance properly.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when
servicing this product. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
CLEANING THE TRIMMER
Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop,
and unplug the trimmer before cleaning.
Clean the exterior of the trimmer with a soft, dry cloth.
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.
Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when
they accumulate dirt or clippings.
Scrape or brush debris away from air intake vents on
the motor housing.
SERVICING THE TRIMMER
Check all fasteners and tighten as necessary. If any
part is damaged or lost, repair it or replace it.
Any other service should be performed at a Ryobi
Authorized Service Dealer.
REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE
See Figures 13, 13a and 13b.
WARNING:
Use of line other than the original 2.0mm.
monofilament cutting line could cause serious
personal injury or damage to the trimmer.
Follow these steps to replace the cutting line.
Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to as
top.
Unplug the trimmer.
WARNING:
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when
you release the trigger. Contact with a rotating
trimmer head could cause personal injury.
Remove the bump knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the empty spool.
Clean the trimmer head thoroughly. Inspect the trimmer
head for any damaged or worn parts.
Cut two pieces of line approximately 2.7 m long.
Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper
threaded area of the spool.
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