User manual RYOBI ZRRY41002

[. . . ] (381 mm) String Trimmer ZRRY41002 Series EL15 (ZRRY41002) 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 n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specific Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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 EXTENSIONCORD n 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. Loop the extension cord through the extension cord retainer slot located on the bottom end of the trimmer. Pull loop of extension cord around tongue and pull tight. Attach extension cord to plug on trimmer. 6 Page 10 OPERATION WARNING: The product may throw objects during operation, causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product. STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7. n To start the trimmer: Press the trigger. n To stop the trimmer: Release the trigger. OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 8. Follow these steps to operate the trimmer. n Plug the trimmer cord into an extension cord approved for outdoor use. Refer to "Electrical Safety Rules " earlier in this manual. n Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle. NOTE: Keep a firm grip with both hands during operation. n Place the trimmer on the right side of your body with the engine behind and away from your body. n Press the trigger to start the trimmer. n Trim grass and weeds in a right-to-left motion with the line parallel to the ground. TRIGGER Fig. 7 CUTTING TIPS n Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any rocks, broken glass, or wire that could be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line. Keep the cutting line parallel to the ground. Cut grass or weeds over eight inches tall from the top to the bottom in small amounts. This will prevent grass becoming wrapped around the trimmer head assembly, which may result in damage due to overheating. [. . . ] product or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability. In addition, this warranty does not cover: A. Tune-ups ­ Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters B. Wear items ­ Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts Ryobi Technologies, Inc. [. . . ]