Ryobi P20200VNM Operation Manual - Page 7

FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor...18 V DC Cutting Swath...10 in. Line Size...0.065 in. diameter round or 0.065 in. twisted KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. GRASS DEFLECTOR The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect from flying debris. HANDLE OVERMOLD Handle overmold provides added user comfort. LOCK-OUT BUTTON The lock-out button prevents accidental starting. TRIMMER/EDGER MODE The lower end of the tool can be locked in two different positions for edging and trimming. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Packing List are included. WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts in the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. n Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1‑800‑525-2579 for assistance. PACKING LIST String Trimmer/Edger Grass Deflector Assembly with Screws Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts. ASSEMBLING THE TOOL See Figure 2. WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust the lower end of the tool while the unit is running or with the battery pack installed. Failure to stop the motor or remove the battery pack can result in serious personal injury.  Remove the battery pack if installed.  Align the ridge on the upper end of the tool with the groove on the lower end of the tool.  Insert the lower end of the tool into the opening on the upper end of the tool. When the lower end of the tool is fully seated, the button will snap into place. 5 - English