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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. Tighten the locking knob securely by turning it clockwise. NOTE: During operation, periodically check the knob and tighten as necessary. GUIDE RECESS BUTTON UPPER SHAFT COUPLER POSITIONING HOLE ATTACHMENT SHAFT KNOB Fig. 2 REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. Disconnect the upper shaft and attachment shaft for storage or when a job calls for a different attachment. Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the upper shaft. Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a stop. Loosen the locking knob by turning it counterclockwise. Push the button, while pulling out the attachment. FRONT HANDLE BOLT WASHER WING NUT Fig. 3 ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 3. Follow these steps to attach the front handle. 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. Slide the bolt through the holes in the front handle. 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. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury. Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector. Slide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over the bracket. [. . . ] Unplug the trimmer. WARNING: Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating. Contact with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury. Remove the retaining cap by turning it counterclockwise. Inspect the trimmer head for any damaged or worn parts. Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. [. . . ]