Ryobi P20101BTL Operation Manual - Page 8

ASSEMBLY WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the motor can cause serious personal injury. Never operate power head without an attachment. This 18 V power head may be used with only the following RYOBI EXPAND-IT attachments:  RY15518, RYEDG11, and RYEDG12 Edgers  RYAXA22 Blower  RY15523, RY15523A, RY15526, and RY15527 Straight Shaft String Trimmers  RY15550 and RYTIL66 Cultivators  RY15520 and RYPRN33 Pruners  RYSNW00 Snow Thrower  RYSWP25 Sweeper The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.  Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.  Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.  Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the attachment shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole. NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.  Tighten the knob securely. WARNING: Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury. REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD  Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.  Loosen the knob.  Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends. ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 3.  Remove wing nut 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.  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 wing nut.  Tighten wing nut securely. OPERATION WARNING: Read and understand entire Operator's Manual for each optional attachment used on this power head and follow all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 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. Hearing and/or head protection may also be required depending on the type of attachment used and as prescribed in the attachment's Operator's Manual. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: 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. 6 - English