Ryobi P20016BTLVNM Operation Manual 1 - Page 10

ASSEMBLY WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts. TOOLS NEEDED See Figure 2. The following tool (not included or drawn to scale) is needed for assembly:  Phillips Screwdriver ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 3. n Loosen the wing nut and remove bolt from the handle. n Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the area indicated by the illustration. n Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired operating position. n Reinstall the bolt and wing nut. Tighten wing nut to secure. ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. WARNING: The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.  Remove the battery pack.  Fit the slot on the grass deflector onto the tab on the motor housing. It should click into place.  Line up the screw hole in the grass deflector with the hole in the motor housing.  Install supplied screw and tighten by turning clockwise with a Phillips screwdriver. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 5. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. To install:  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and that battery pack is secured in the product before beginning operation. To remove:  Depress the latches and remove the battery pack. 6 - English