Operation - Ryobi P2302 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
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:
Never use flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, 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.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in place
and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the
power head battery port before beginning operation.
Failure to securely seat the battery pack could cause the
battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.

OPERATION

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
 Depress the latches on the battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out when
carrying or transporting the tool.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING/STOPPING THE EDGER
See Figure 6.
To start:
 Press and hold the lock-out trigger while pressing the
switch trigger.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the edger.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out will au-
tomatically reset to the locked position.
CAUTION:
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the motor is stopped or throttle trigger released.
Maintain proper control until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
OPERATING THE EDGER
See Figure 7.
 Hold the edger 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.
 Edger should be held at a comfortable position with the
rear handle about hip height.
 The edger will edge along sidewalks, driveways, flower
beds, curbs, and similar areas.
 Cut at a steady pace. If the blade begins to bog down,
you are edging too fast; slow your pace. Do not force the
blade into ground.
 If the blade contacts the sidewalk edge, curb, etc., then
stop the edger, remove the battery, and check the blade
for damage. Do not continue to use a damaged blade.
Continued use of a damaged blade can result in tool
failure.
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