User manual RYOBI RY41002A

[. . . ] (381 mm) String Trimmer RY41002A Series RY41002A 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 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specific Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] NOTE: During operation, periodically check the knob and tighten as necessary. 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. n Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a stop. n Loosen the locking knob by turning it counterclockwise. n 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. n Press the front handle onto the upper shaft so that the handle is angled toward the trigger handle. n Place the front handle along the upper shaft to a position that allows for comfortable operation. n Slide the bolt through the holes in the front handle. n 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 WING NUT WASHER 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. n Slide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over the bracket. n Install the bolt through the holes in the tabs on the grass deflector and the slots in the bracket on the attachment shaft. n Install the flat washer, the lock washer, and the wing nut. n Remove the protective packaging from the line cutting blade. LOCK WASHER BOLT CUT OFF BLADE Fig. 4 EXTENSION CORD RETAINER n An extension cord retainer is located on the bottom of the trimmer. This provides strain relief for the cord, preventing unwanted disconnects. [. . . ] n Unplug the trimmer. n n n n WARNING: Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating. Contact with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury. n n n 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. [. . . ]