Ryobi P2035 Operation Manual 3 - Page 9

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, 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 an authorized service center for assistance. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 6. 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.  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured before beginning operation. TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 6.  Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.  Remove battery pack from the trimmer. 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. For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manuals for your battery pack and charger. STARTING/STOPPING THE STRING TRIMMER See Figure 7. To start:  Select the desired operating speed (HIGH or LOW).  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. ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 8. The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.  Remove the battery pack.  Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the handle.  For trimming, adjust the handle upward.  For edging, adjust the handle downward.  Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery pack. OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 9. Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:  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. 7 - English