User manual RYOBI 140R

[. . . ] MODEL 140r CORDLESS TRIMMER OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING Never operate the trimmer without the string guard installed. If the unit is operated without the string guard in place, you will void the warranty. IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY 1 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern power tool has been designed to provide many hours of useful service. This manual has been prepared to provide you with common sense operating instructions and to ensure that you will get maximum satisfaction. [. . . ] STORE UNIT INDOORS - When not in use, the unit should be stored placed on the wall station in the charging mode, which should be located in a cool, dry and high place - out of the reach of children. OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS 1. To reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others, never operate the unit without the string guard in place. If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the motor immediately and check for damage. DO NOT FORCE THE UNIT--It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury working at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use your unit for any job except that for which it is intended. To prevent injury to yourself and others, do not operate your unit if you are fatigued or on medication. Do not extend the trimming line length beyond the length specified in this manual. BATTERY AND CHARGER TIPS FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 1. Your unit should be stored and charged at temperatures between 100° F (38° C) and 50° F (10° C). Batteries stored for long periods of time above 100° F (38° C) will experience reduced life. The unit should be stored on the charging station in the charging mode. Temperature effects on battery charging: a) 100° F (38° C) to 50° F (10° C) - The battery will be fully charged within 24 hours. 50° F (10° C) to 40° F (4° C) - The battery will require up to 48 hours to reach full charge. Reduced unit run time will be experienced when the battery is not fully charged. b) c) d) 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING AND MOUNTING THE WALL STATION 1. Push the barrel connector of the charger plug into the slot of the wall station. Make sure the connector is secure and inserted correctly into the slot shown (see inset in Fig. NOTE: Strong mounting is important because an inadequately mounted wall station could drop to the floor and cause injury or damage the trimmer. Wall Stud Fig. 6). WARNING Never operate the trimmer without the string guard installed. If the unit is operated without the string guard in place, you will void the warranty. Line up the small tab with the small slot and the large tab with the large slot (Fig. Make sure the wall station is fastened securely to the wall stud and the charger is plugged into the wall outlet. Large Tab 2. Insert the unit into the wall station and make sure it is firmly seated (Fig. If the light fails to turn on, check the following: a) b) c) Barrel connector has been properly installed into the wall station (see Fig. [. . . ] Place the spring back on the center shaft of the outer spool (See Fig. Insert the end of the line through the eyelet in the outer spool (Fig. Take approximately 20 ft (5. 1 m) of new trimming line, insert one end of the line into the hole in the inner reel (Fig. NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the Bump Head to operate incorrectly. Fig. [. . . ]