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PREPARATION IMPORTANT! Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual product. If working in an area where there is a risk of before assembling, operating, and maintaining the falling objects, head protection must be worn.
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Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS times, especially when switching on the motor. WARNING! Beware, the cutting means continue to rotate after the and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse motor is turned off.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe working condition. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service Note centre.
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Attach the front part of the safety guard Attach the back part of the safety guard Always wear safety goggles or safety to the trimmer head. to the trimmer head until the latch clicks glasses with side shields when operating the product. Wear non-slip, into place.
Operating the lawn trimmer Operating the edge p.10 trimmer Adjusting the p.11 cutting width 30 cm 25 cm Cleaning the Replacing the p.12 p.13 p.14 Storing the product product spool...
OPERATING THE LAWN 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. Remove debris like small stones, gravel, and other foreign objects from the work area before starting operation.
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NOTE: Holding and releasing both the lock- out trigger and the trigger automatically releases a quarter inch of line. NOTE: guard is designed to trim the new extended line. NOTE: For best cutting, advance the cutting blade. 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.
OPERATING THE EDGE TRIMMER 1. Push the pivoting button, and adjust the trimmer head. NOTE: The trimmer head can be adjusted notch for lawn trimming, the second notch for edging, and the third notch for storing. 2. Slide the edging button upwards. Rotate the upper shaft until the edging coupler clicks into place.
30 cm 25 cm ADJUSTING THE LINE WIDTH 1. Press the latches on the battery pack to remove the battery pack. 2. Loosen the screw on the cut-off blade. Rotate the cut-off blade. NOTE: The cutting width of the line trimmer can be adjusted according to preference.
REPLACING THE SPOOL 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Push the slider on the side of the spool retainer, and remove the spool cover. Remove the spool. 3. Thread the line of the new spool through the eyelet. Install the new spool with the line and slot aligned with the eyelet in the string head.
CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Remove 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.
STORING THE PRODUCT WARNING: Ensure that the product is clean before storing. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Unclasp the latch of the telescoping collar. Push the upper shaft into the lower shaft. 3. Snap the latch of the telescoping collar back into place.
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5. Push the pivoting button. Adjust the trimmer head to the storing position. NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the third notch for storing. 6. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep the product away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BATTERY AND CHARGER Model RLT1832X5 RLT1832X2 R18LTR24 OLT1832 Battery pack RB1850C RB1820C RB1840C – Model R18LTR24 Weight 0.75 kg 0.45 kg 0.7 kg – Voltage 18 V d.c. Charger RC18120 RC18115 RC18120 – No-load speed RB18L13, RB18L13Z, RB18L15, RB18L15A,...
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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, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. 961068244-02...
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