Ryobi P2090 Operation Manual - Page 9
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OPERATION WARNING: ADJUSTING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 6. 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. The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°. Remove the battery pack. Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the wing bolt counterclockwise to loosen the handle. Adjust the handle as desired. WARNING: Turn the bolt clockwise until the handle is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery pack. 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. 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 a qualified service center for assistance. OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7. 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. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. Insert the battery pack into the product as shown. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head: Remove the battery pack. Remove the grass. 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 4. Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack. 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. 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 5. To start: Select the desired operating speed (HIGH or LOW). Press and hold the lock-out button. CUTTING TIPS See Figure 8. 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 in figure 8. 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. 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. 7 - English