Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS OF CARTON
THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. Thismodern outdoor power tool will provide manyhours of useful service. You will find it to be agreat labor-saving device. This operator’smanual provides you with easy-to-understandoperating instructions. Read the whole manualand follow all the in...
Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; BEFORE OPERATING; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •; SYMBOL
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 3 • Avoid dangerous environments. Neveroperate your unit in damp or wet conditions.Moisture is a shock hazard. • Do not use the unit in the rain. • Do not handle the unit with wet hands. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided ...
Page 4 - WHILE OPERATING
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 SAFETY WARNINGS FORBATTERY TRIMMERS • Battery tools do not have to be plugged intoan electrical outlet; therefore, they are alwaysin operating condition. Be aware of possiblehazards, such as cutting attachment, evenwhen tool is not operating. • Use only the charging stand ...
Page 5 - OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that mayappear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operatingand maintenance and repair information. • WARNING - READ OP...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; MOUNTING THE CHARGING STATION
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7 This unit is completely assembled. However,some adjustments may be required to providesafe and easy use for the operator. It is suggested that you mount the charging unitper instructions and allow the unit to charge forat least 36 hours prior to first use. MOUNTING THE CHARGI...
Page 8 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; CHARGING THE UNIT; Temperature Effects on Charging Time
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 CHARGING THE UNIT Make sure the charging station is securelyfastened to a wall and the charger is pluggedinto a working wall outlet. See Mounting theCharging Station. Allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hoursprior to first use. 1. Slide the unit down into the charging s...
Page 9 - HOLDING THE TRIMMER; OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH; TO STOP UNIT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury whenoperating this unit. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not carry the unit with your finger on the trigger. Before operating the unit, stand in in theoperatin...
Page 10 - TO ADJUST TRIMMING LINE LENGTH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 TO ADJUST TRIMMING LINE LENGTH Your trimmer is equipped with a bump head,which allows the operator to release moretrimming line without stopping the motor. As the line becomes frayed or worn, additional line can be released by lightly tapping thetrimming head on the ground ...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 11 WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electricaloutlet; therefore, they are always inoperating condition. To preventserious personal injury, take extraprecautions and care whenperforming maintenance, service orfor changing the cutting attachm...
Page 13 - INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL; REPLACING THE CHARGER
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 13 INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Always use genuine replacement line. Usinglarger line then the unit is designed for maymake the motor overheat or fail. 1. Remove the bump head cover by pressing in both bump head cover tabs visible on eitherside of the bump head oute...
Page 14 - BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT; To Remove the Battery Pack; To Install the Battery Pack
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT This requires some disassembly of the unit. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this,take the unit to an authorized service center. NOTE: If the battery requires replacing, we recommend that this be done by anauthorized service...
Page 16 - CLEANING THE UNIT
CLEANING AND STORAGE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING THE UNIT WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electricaloutlet; therefore, they are always inoperating condition. To preventserious personal injury, take extraprecautions and care whenperforming maintenance, cleaning or servicing t...
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS 17 BATTERY, MOTOR & CUTTING ATTACHMENT Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt DC, 15 AmpsBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 18 - RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS; LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each newRYOBI Product for two (2) years according to thefollowing terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaseronly and commences on the date of original retailpurchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured orsupplied by RYOBI and found in the re...