User manual RYOBI RY41002

[. . . ] (381 mm) String Trimmer RY41002 Series EL15 (RY41002) Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual. Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specific Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Page 7 FEATURES TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area. GRASS DEFLECTOR The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris. ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles. CORD RETAINER The cord retainer helps prevent accidental unplugging of the extension cord. DUAL LINE The dual line permits more efficient and aggressive cutting. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to serious personal injury. EZ LINETM TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM The EZ LineTM Tap Advance System allows easy line advance during trimmer operation. TRIGGER HANDLE FRONT HANDLE MOTOR HOUSING TRIGGER CORD RETAINER CORD BEND RELIEF DUAL LINE GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig. 1 Page 8 ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. Slide the attachment shaft into the upper shaft until the attachment shaft clicks into place. NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked. Slightly rotate the attachment shaft until the button is locked into place. NOTE: During operation, periodically check the knob and tighten as necessary. GUIDE RECESS BUTTON UPPER SHAFT COUPLER POSITIONING HOLE ATTACHMENT SHAFT KNOB Fig. Disconnect the upper shaft and attachment shaft for storage or when a job calls for a different attachment. Push the button, while pulling out the attachment. FRONT HANDLE BOLT WASHER WING NUT Fig. Press the front handle onto the upper shaft so that the handle is angled toward the trigger handle. Place the front handle along the upper shaft to a position that allows for comfortable operation. Place the wing nut onto the bolt and tighten the wing nut securely. Page 9 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. GRASS DEFLECTOR WASHER WING NUT WARNING: The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Slide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over the bracket. Install the bolt through the holes in the tabs on the grass deflector and the slots in the bracket on the attachment shaft. Remove the protective packaging from the line cutting blade. LOCK WASHER BOLT CUT OFF BLADE Fig. 4 EXTENSION CORD RETAINER An extension cord retainer is located on the bottom of the trimmer. This provides strain relief for the cord, preventing unwanted disconnects. Note: To reduce the disconnection of the power cord from the extension cord during operation, use the extension cord retainer described below. METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD Use the extension cord retainer when you connect the extension cord to the power cord to prevent disconnection. Use only an outdoor approved extension cord as indicated by the letters "W-A" on the cord's jacket. [. . . ] NOTE: If the line should tangle or break at the eyelets, remove the spool, refeed the line through the eyelets, and reassemble the spool on the trimmer. Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each line while pushing down on the spool. Secure the retaining cap by turning it clockwise. WARNING: An improperly installed retaining cap or spool could fly off the trimmer. Contact with a thrown retaining cap or spool could cause personal injury. REPLACING THE SPOOL See Figure 14. [. . . ]