Operation - Ryobi OED1850 Original Instructions Manual

CONNECTING THE POWER HEAD TO THE EDGER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while
power head is running or with the battery pack installed.
Failure to stop the motor or remove the battery pack can
result in serious personal injury.
The attachment connects to the power head by means of
a coupler device.
■ Remove the battery pack if installed.
■ Align the arrows on the edger attachment and the
power head. Then, insert the plug on the attachment
into the opening on the coupler. Make sure the plug is
fully seated.
■ Slide the threaded coupler on the power head onto the
threaded base on the attachment and turn the coupler
clockwise. Tighten securely.
NOTE: Once assembled correctly, the edger attachment
and power head should not separate when pulled. Repeat
above steps if pieces can be separated.
Failure to secure the edger attachment and power head
as instructed above could result in serious personal
injury.
REMOVING THE EDGER ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
■ Remove the battery pack.
■ Turn the coupler counterclockwise to unlock. Then
remove the edger shaft from the power head.
DESCRIPTION
Figure 1
1. Edger attachment shaft
2. Blade guard
3. Motor
4. Blade
5. Guide wheel
6. Depth adjusting lever
7. Coupler
8. Front handle
9. Lock-out
10. Switch trigger
11. 18 V battery
Figure 2
7. Coupler
12. Base
13. Arrow
Figure 3
11. 18 V battery
14. Latch
Figure 4
15. Knob
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 5
9. Lock-out
10. Switch trigger
16. 18 V power head
Figure 7
6. Depth adjusting lever
17. Wheel arm
Figure 8
4. Blade
18. Blade depth
Figure 9
19. Indicator hole
20. Slots
21. Inner flange
22. Motor housing
23. Pin
24. Wrench
25. Flange nut
Figure 10
4. Blade
21. Inner flange
25. Flange nut
26. Motor ring
27. Outer flange
28. Motor shaft

OPERATION

Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with standards. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
Depending on the power head you are using, this product
will accept Ryobi 18 V battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models.
NOTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out
button when carrying or transporting the tool.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
7