Ryobi P2300A Operation Manual - Page 12

MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. 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: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. NOTICE: Periodically 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. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury. REPLACING THE BLADE See Figures 10 - 11. Replace blades when worn down to indicator hole on blade.  Remove the battery pack.  Wear gloves when handling blade.  Align the slot in the flange washer with the slot in the gear case ring; place the holding pin through both slots to secure in place.  Using the wrench (included), turn the blade nut counterclockwise to loosen.  Remove the old blade from the motor shaft.  Clean debris from the edger shaft, flange washer and cupped washer.  Center the new blade on the flange washer, making sure the blade sits flat.  Properly install the cupped washer with the raised center area with the hole not touching the blade and the outer ring of the cupped washer touching the blade.  Install the blade nut onto the motor shaft and reinsert the holding pin into the slots as described above.  Using a wrench, turn the blade nut clockwise onto the edger shaft and tighten securely.  This replacement part is ­available from the place of purchase, or by calling 1-800-860-4050. WARNING: Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and securely fastened before each use. Failure to properly install the blade may result in serious personal injury. STORING THE EDGER  Remove the battery pack from the power head before storing.  Clean all foreign material from the edger.  Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.  Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. 10 - English