Ryobi P20016BTLVNM Operation Manual 1 - Page 11
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OPERATION For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manuals for your battery pack and charger. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button when carrying or transporting the tool. TELESCOPING SHAFT See Figure 6. The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use. Remove the battery pack. Lift the latch located on the telescoping shaft. Extend the shaft to desired length. Close the latch to secure. Make sure the shaft is securely tightened before reinstall- ing the battery pack THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD See Figure 7. The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different positions. Remove the battery pack. Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head up or down to one of the three positions indicated by the notches. NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second notches for trimming and edging. Adjust to the third notch for storage only. Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into place before reinstalling the battery pack. STARTING/STOPPING THE STRING TRIMMER/EDGER See Figure 8. To start: Press and hold the lock-out button. Depress the switch trigger. To stop: Release the switch trigger to stop the string trimmer. Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button will automatically reset to the locked position. OPERATING THE STRING TRIMMER/EDGER See Figure 9. Follow these tips when using the string trimmer/edger: Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the boom housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head: Remove the battery pack. Remove the grass. WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury. CUTTING TIPS See Figure 10. Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown. Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass. Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear line rapidly. Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line. ADVANCING LINE See Figure 11. NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head. Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage the trimmer and void the warranty. With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger. Wait two seconds for the string head to come to a complete stop, then press the switch trigger. NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/2 in. with each stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade. Repeat the previous steps until the line is long enough to reach the cut-off blade, which will cut the line to the appropriate length. NOTE: The line will make noise as it is being cut. Continue cutting when the noise stops, signaling the string is cut to the proper length. Resume trimming. 7 - English