Ryobi RY3714 User Manual 2 - Page 10

OPERATION 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. 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. INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. To install battery pack:  Place the battery pack in the power head. Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves in the power head's battery port. WARNING: Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the power head battery port before beginning operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury. To remove battery pack:  Press and hold the battery latch button at the bottom of the battery pack.  Remove battery pack from the power head. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manuals for your RYOBI battery pack and charger models. ADJUSTING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 5. The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.  Remove the battery pack.  Set the power head on a flat surface and turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the handle.  Adjust the handle as desired.  Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery pack. STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD See Figure 6. To start:  Press and hold the trigger lock-out.  Depress the switch trigger. To stop:  Release the switch trigger to stop the power head.  Upon release of the switch trigger, the trigger lock-out will automatically reset to the locked position. OPERATING THE POWER HEAD See Figures 7 - 12. Hold the power head 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. Power head should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Always operate power head with switch trigger completely depressed. If debris becomes wrapped around the attachment, RELEASE THE SWITCH TRIGGER, remove the battery pack, and remove the debris. WARNING: Always hold the power head away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the tool. Any contact with an attachment cutting head can result in burns and/ or other serious personal injury. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the trigger lock-out when carrying or transporting the tool. WARNING: Extreme care must be taken when using a blade attachment to ensure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe operation when using a blade attachment and refer to the safety rules and instructions in your attachment manual. Never use a brush cutter attachment with this power head. Improper operation of a blade or any attachment could result in serious injury. 8 - English