Ryobi RY34421 Operator's Manual - Page 12

ASSEMBLY  The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well. ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 5.  Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front handle.  Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing in the area indicated by the label. NOTE: The open side of the handle should face the operator.  Place the bolt through the front handle. NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded into one side of the handle.  Reinstall the washer and wing nut.  Tighten wing nut securely. ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR 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. TO ATTACH THE CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - C430 See Figure 6.  Remove hex screw, flat washer, and wing nut from grass deflector.  Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown.  Insert the hex screw through the grass deflector and the bracket on the curved shaft.  Place the flat washer on the hex screw.  Place the wing nut on the hex screw and tighten securely. TO ATTACH THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - S430 See Figure 7.  Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.  Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the grass deflector.  Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the screw hole in the grass deflector.  Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and into the grass deflector.  Tighten the screw securely. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product 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, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. 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. WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills immediately. FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER  Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.  Loosen fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise. Rest the cap on a clean surface.  Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.  Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.  Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning it clockwise. Wipe up any fuel spillage. NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use. 8 - English