Ryobi P4500 Operator's Manual page 8

STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER
SCRUBBER
See Figure 4, page 11.
To start the motor:
 Fully depress the on/off button to start the motor.
NOTE: When the motor is on, the brush accessory will
spin continuously.
To stop the motor:
 Fully depress the on/off button to stop the motor.
NOTE: When the motor is off, the brush accessory will
stop spinning.
TELESCOPING SHAFT
See Figure 5, page 11.
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the telescoping shaft coupler by turning it
counterclockwise. Slide the shaft to the desired position.
 Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure the
shaft is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery
pack.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 6, page 11.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted for ease of
operation and to help prevent loss of control.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Set the power scrubber on a flat surface and turn the
wing bolt counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
 Adjust the handle as desired.
 Turn the wing bolt clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 7, page 11.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Place the power scrubber on a sturdy flat surface.
 Push pivot button and adjust motor head until it snaps
securely into place at one of the six positions indicated
by the notches.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not place hand between pivoting head and telescop-
ing shaft. Placement of your hand or fingers in this area
could result in a pinch point injury.
OPERATING THE POWER SCRUBBER
See Figure 8, page 11.
 Select the appropriate brush accessory.
 Adjust the front handle, pivoting head, and telescoping
shaft to a comfortable operating position.
 Install the battery pack.
 Hold the power scrubber with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle.
 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
 The power scrubber should be held at a comfortable
position with the rear handle about hip height.
 Using your right hand, fully depress the on/off button to
start the power scrubber.
 Move the unit forward and back over the surface to be
cleaned.
NOTE: Move slowly when learning to use the unit and
when scrubbing tough or difficult stains.
NOTE: Do not press down on the unit or keep the unit
in one place over an extended period of time. Doing so
could damage the surface being cleaned.
 When scrubbing is complete, fully depress the on/
off button to turn the motor off, and wait for the brush
accessory to stop spinning.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the brush accessory as described earlier and
clean thoroughly.
NOTICE:
Dirt and debris can damage delicate surfaces. Thoroughly
rinse the brush accessory before use and continue to do
so at regular intervals during use. Thoroughly clean the
brush accessory after use. Allow to dry and always store
brush accessory without bending the bristles.
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