DIRECTION OF ROTATION LINE BUMP KNOB DANGEROUS CUTTING BEST CUTTING AREA AREA Fig. 10 Fig. 11 C U T- O F F BLADE Fig. 12 Fig. 13 UPPER AREA LOWER AREA Fig. 13a...
Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use GENERAL SAFETY RULES common sense when using this product. Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less WARNING: likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it at the rate When using electric gardening appliances, basic for which it was designed.
Inspect the unit's power connection. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a Ryobi authorized service centre. - 2 -...
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool more safely and effectively. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.
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UNPACKING FEATURES INSTRUCTIONS TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR Carefully remove the parts from the box. The top-mounted motor improves balance and islocated away from the dust and debris of the cutting area. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. CORD RETAINER Do not discard the packing material until you have The cord retainer helps prevent accidental unplugging of...
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SAFETY GUARD CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 4. See Figure 2. WARNING: The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft. The line cutting blade on the safety guard is Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper sharp.
OPERATION WARNING: The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced The product may throw objects during operation, occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the causing injury to the operator or to bystanders.
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This will maintain best performance and keep line long part is damaged or lost, repair it or replace it. enough to advance properly. Any other service should be performed at a Ryobi Authorized Service Dealer. REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE See Figures 13, 13a and 13b.
MAINTENANCE Wind the line counterclockwise around the spool Hold the spool so that its tabbed side is positioned following arrows on spool. Do not overfill. upward. NOTE: After winding the line, there should be about NOTE: On the new spool, the ends of the lines are 152 mm between the wound line and the outside edge secured in slots on tabs.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Line will not advance when tap 1. Lubricate with a silicone spray. 1. Line is welded to itself. bump knob 2. Install more line (Refer to “Replacing the 2. Not enough line on spool. Cutting Line” earlier in this manual). 3.
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AUCKLAND: 27 Clemow Drive, Mt Wellington, N.Z. Tel: (09) 573 0230 - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: (09) 573 0231 - www.ryobi.co.nz Contact during normal business hours. This Guarantee Form Should Be Retained By The Customer At All Times For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service) please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.