Maintenance - Ryobi P2302 Operator's Manual

 Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry. Avoid
edging in wet soil or wet grass areas or the blade guard
might clog and result in an uneven edge. If the blade guard
becomes clogged, stop the edger, remove the battery,
and remove debris from the blade guard.
WARNING:
Always hold the edger away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the edger. Any contact
with the edger cutting head while operating can result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
OPERATION
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
See Figures 8 - 9.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the depth adjustment knob by turning it counter-
clockwise.
 Move the wheel assembly up to increase blade depth or
down to decrease blade depth.
 Tighten the depth adjustment knob by turning it clockwise.
 Replace the battery pack.
NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in. to 1 in. deep
initially. Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth. If the
cutting depth needs adjusting, this should be done progres-
sively until the desired depth is reached.

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
REPLACING THE BLADE
See Figures 10-11.
Replace the blades when they appear worn or when you
notice the edger's performance lessens.
NOTE: Always wear gloves when handling the blade.
 Remove the battery pack.
 While holding the blade lock button, rotate the blade until
it locks into place.
 Use the included blade wrench and turn the blade nut
counterclockwise to loosen.
 Remove the cupped washer and the old blade from the
motor shaft.
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