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- Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Cordless Line Trimmer RLT36X20 RLT36BS...
- Page 2 Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
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Page 3: Intended Use
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or top priority in the design of your cordless line trimmer. their property. PREPARATION INTENDED USE ■ Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the The cordless line trimmer is intended to be used only by product. -
Page 4: Transportation And Storage
■ Do not operate the product with damaged guards or WARNING without guards in place. Ensure that the line cut-off blade in the guard is properly ■ Do not fit a metal replacement line. positioned and secured before each use. ■... -
Page 5: Risk Reduction
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES RYOBI 36 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with features WHAT’S IN THE BOX that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximise battery life. If the product stops during use, the following may be the See pages 5–6. -
Page 6: Symbols In This Manual
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL Wear eye protection. Parts or accessories sold separately Wear ear protection. Waste electrical products should not Wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves. be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Wear non-slip, safety footwear when using the product. - Page 7 WHAT’S IN THE BOX RLT36X20 * Kit includes battery and charger.
- Page 8 WHAT’S IN THE BOX RLT36BS * Battery and charger sold separately.
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Page 9: Know Your Product
Know your product KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 1. Rear handle 7. Charger 13. Line cut-off blade 2. Variable speed trigger 8. Charger power supply and cable 14. Lower shaft 3. Lock-out trigger 9. Bump knob 15. Front handle 4. Upper shaft 10. -
Page 10: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields Push the lock button, and slide out the hanger cap from the lower when operating the product. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective shaft. gloves. Wear non-skid, protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. - Page 11 GETTING STARTED Insert the upper shaft into the lower shaft until the latches snap Loosen the wing nut from the front handle. Remove the tab and into place. Tighten the lower shaft knob to secure. screw from the front handle. Insert the battery pack until the battery latch button clicks into Hold the lock-out trigger, and squeeze the variable speed trigger place.
- Page 12 OVERVIEW Operating the trimmer Adjusting the cutting width Replacing the line 33 cm p.11 p.14 p.15 28 cm Replacing the trimmer head Cleaning the trimmer Storing the trimmer p.17 p.18 p.19...
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always use two hands to operate the product. Hold the product with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. WARNING: Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means. Clear debris like small stones, gravel, and other foreign objects from the work area before starting operation. - Page 14 OPERATION 2. Hold the lock-out trigger, and squeeze the variable speed trigger to operate the product. 3. Tap the bump knob on the ground until the trimmer reaches its full speed. The line advances each time the head is tapped. Do not hold the bump knob on the ground.
- Page 15 OPERATION NOTE: Cut tall grass from the top down. This prevents grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and bump head, which may cause damage from overheating. NOTE: For cutting ease and safety, cut the grass from the right side to the left side.
- Page 16 OPERATION 33 cm 28 cm ADJUSTING THE CUTTING WIDTH 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the screws on the line cut-off blade. Detach the line cut-off blade. Rotate the line cut-off blade 180º. NOTE: Runtime is decreased on 11 cm setting. 3.
- Page 17 OPERATION REPLACING THE LINE 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Rotate the bump knob on the trimmer head until the line on the centre of the bump knob aligns with the arrows on the outer spool. 3. Insert one end of a 3.4 m line through the eyelet on the side of the trimmer head, and push until the line comes out through the eyelet on the other side.
- Page 18 OPERATION NOTE: Wind the line until approximately 12 cm of the line remains protruding from the trimmer head. 5. Insert the battery pack until the battery pack clicks into place. Hold the lock-out trigger, and squeeze the variable speed trigger to operate the product.
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the old trimmer head. Remove the trimmer head. 3. Install the new trimmer head. Tighten the trimmer head to secure. - Page 20 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE TRIMMER 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Clean all foreign material from the product with a soft, dry brush. WARNING: 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.
- Page 21 STORAGE STORING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Clean the product before storing. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the lower shaft knob. Push the lock button, and remove the upper shaft from the lower shaft. 3. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well- ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and away from sources of ignition.
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Page 22: Product Specifications
The declared vibration value has been measured with a Cordless Line Trimmer standard test method and may be used to compare one tool with another. Model RLT36X20/RLT36BS The declared vibration value may be used in a preliminary Rated voltage 36V d.c. assessment of exposure. - Page 24 Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand and is used under license. 961087084-01...