parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of IMPORTANT! electric shock. It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual ■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an before assembling, operating, and maintaining the extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a product.
■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and GRASS TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool ■ Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power especially when there is a risk of lightning.
■ When cutting brush or saplings that are under ● whenever leaving the product unattended tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension ● whenever performing maintenance in the wood fibres is released, the brush or sapling ● whenever the product starts to vibrate abnormally may strike the operator and/or throw the machine out ■...
Beware of thrown or flying objects. MAINTENANCE Keep all bystanders, especially children ■ Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, and pets, at least 15 m away from the accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause operating area. possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and may void your warranty.
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R18XLTR30 Battery port Rear handle On/Off trigger Lock-out trigger Speed selector Upper shaft Speed winder Front handle Lower shaft Safety guard Cut-off blade Cutting line String head Operator’s manual R18XLTR35 Lock pin Battery pack Charger Know your product...
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Always wear safety goggles or safety Insert the lower shaft into the upper Install the safety guard to the trimmer glasses with side shields when shaft. Turn the screws clockwise to head. operating the product. Wear non-slip, tighten and secure the drive shafts. heavy-duty protective gloves.
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Operating the product Storing the product p.17 Adjusting the Replacing the Cleaning the Replacing the p.12 p.13 p.15 p.16 cutting line product cutting line string head 33 cm 38 cm...
OPERATING THE PRODUCT WARNING: For safety reasons, the product must be adequately controlled by a two- handed operation. Hold the product with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. WARNING: Consider the environment in which you are working.
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3. Press and hold the lock-out trigger, and squeeze the on/off trigger to turn on the product 4. Tap the bump knob on the ground to advance the line. The line advances each time the head is tapped. Do not hold the bump knob onto the ground.
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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: Cut grass from the right side to the left side for cutting ease and safety. Operation...
33 cm 38 cm ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE 1. Press the battery latch buttons, and remove the battery pack. 2. Place the product on a level surface. Position the product with the motor side down and the blade guard side up. 3.
REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE 1. Press the battery latch buttons, and remove the battery pack. 2. Place the product on a level surface. Position the product with the motor side down and the blade guard side up. 3. Rotate the bump knob on the string head until the line on the centre of the bump knob aligns with the arrows on the outer spool.
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NOTE: Wind the line until approximately 12 cm remains protruding from the trimmer head. 6. Insert the battery pack until the latches click into place. 7. Press and hold the lock-out trigger, and squeeze the on/off trigger to turn on the product.
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REPLACING THE STRING HEAD 1. Press the battery latch buttons, and remove the battery pack. 2. Place the product on a level surface. Position the product with the motor side down and the blade guard side up. 3. Insert a lock pin into the slot underneath the string head.
CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Press the battery latch buttons, and remove the battery pack. 2. Place the product on a level surface. Position the product with the motor side down and the blade guard side up. WARNING: The small blade fitted to the safety guard is designed to trim the new extended line to the correct length for safe and optimum performance.
STORING THE PRODUCT NOTE: Clean the product before storing it. 1. Press the battery latch buttons, and remove the battery pack. 2. 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.
RB18L40A, RB18L50, RB1815C, RB1820C, RB1825C, RB1840C, RB1840X, RB1850C, RB1850X, RB1860X REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement head RAC1214 Replacement bump knob 530455007 Replacement 2.0 mm trimming line RLTS2 NOTE: Visit your local special orders desk or contact RYOBI customer service for replacement parts.
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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. 961479080-02...
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