Operating The Trimmer; Cutting Tips - Ryobi P2200 Operator's Manual

sTARTINg/sToppINg ThE TRIMMER (AC)
See Figures 6 - 8.
To start:
 Remove battery pack from trimmer if installed.
 Slide power selection door over battery port until it clicks
into place.
 Route an extension cord loop through the slot located
above power cord receptacle and wrap through the cord
retainer.
notice:
Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension
cord to string trimmer. Failure to use cord retainer may
result in damage to string trimmer and/or extension cord.
 Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on
the rear of the string trimmer.
NoTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
 Press and hold the lock-out.
 Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the motor.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out will
automatically reset to the locked position.
TElEsCopINg shAFT
See Figure 9.
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Remove the battery pack or disconnect from power supply.
 Loosen the telescoping shaft coupler by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Slide the shaft to the desired position.
 Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure the
shaft is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery
pack or reconnecting to the power source.
ADjUsTAblE FRoNT hANDlE
See Figure 10.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
 Remove the battery pack or disconnect from power sup-
ply.
 Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob coun-
terclockwise to loosen the handle.
 For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
 For edging, adjust the handle downward.
 Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tight-
ened before reinstalling the battery pack or reconnecting
to the power source.
opERATIoN

opERATINg ThE TRIMMER

See Figure 11.
 Hold the trimmer 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.
 Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the
rear handle about hip height.
 Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the boom housing and string head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
 Remove the battery pack or disconnect from power sup-
ply.
 Remove the grass.
WARNINg:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the string
trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.

CUTTINg TIps

See Figure 12.
 Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 12.
 Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even break-
age. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
line rapidly.
 Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line.
ADVANCINg lINE
NoTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage
the trimmer and void the warranty.
 With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
 Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NoTE: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches
the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade.
 Resume trimming.
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