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MANUEl D’UTIlIsATIoN
MANUAl DEl opERADoR
18 Vol T sTRINg TRIMMER
18 V ToNDEUsE À FoUET
18 V RECoRTADoRA DE hIlo
p2000
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TAblE oF CoNTENTs TAblE DEs MATIÈREs / ÍNDICE DE CoNTENIDo Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... Introduction / Introducción Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................3-4 Instructions importantes concernant la securite / Inst
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IMpoRTANT sAFETy INsTRUCTIoNs Use Right Appliance - Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job WARNINg! better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear of fire, electric shock and personal injury. protective f
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IMpoRTANT sAFETy INsTRUCTIoNs Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep Store idle appliances - When not in use, string trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of string head below waist level. Never cut with the string children. head located over 30 in. or more above the ground. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may Store idle appliances - When not in use, string trimmer explode. Check with local codes for possibl
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syMbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. syMbol NAME DEsIgNATIoN/EXplANATIoN V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power Time min Minutes Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current Double-insulated construction Class II Construction Do not expose to
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syMbols The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. syMbol sIgNAl MEANINg Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANgER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNINg: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTIoN: minor or moderate injury. (W
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FEATUREs pRoDUCT spECIFICATIoNs Motor ...................................................................... 18 V DC Weight (without battery pack) .....................................4.6 lb. Cutting Swath ..............................................................1 in. Replacement Spool Part Number ........................AC14RSL Line Size .................................................................0.065 in. Replacement Spool Cap Part Number .................. AC14HC lock-off BUttoN ™
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AssEMbly UNpACkINg This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage GRass or damage occurred during shipping. DEE fl ctoR Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully IDE sl oVER HED a inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. ND a If any parts are damaged or missing, please call tURN 1-800-860
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opERATIoN WARNINg: lock-off Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care- BUttoN less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNINg: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating products. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNINg: swItcH RIG t GER Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer
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opERATIoN TElEsCopINg booM See Figure 6. E t E l scoPING The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use. BooM coUPlER Remove the battery pack. Loosen the telescoping boom coupler by turning it coun- terclockwise. Slide the boom to the desired position. Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure the boom is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery loosEN pack. ADjUsTAblE FRoNT hANDlE See Figure 7. IGH t EN t The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
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opERATIoN opERATINg ThE TRIMMER See Figure 9. Follow these tips when using the string trimmer: PRoPER oPERtING a Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle PosII t oN 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 shaft housing and string head which
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opERATIoN ADVANCINg sTRINg NoTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head. Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage the trimmer and void the warranty. With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger. EDGER GUIDE Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger. NoTE: The string will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each stop and start of the switch trigger until the string reaches the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade. Resume trimming. ADVANCINg ThE
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MAINTENANCE gENERAl MAINTENANCE WARNINg: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. product damage. WARNINg: WARNINg: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- Always wear safety goggles or safe
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MAINTENANCE spool REplACEMENT See Figure 15. Use only round type .065 in. diameter monofilament string. sPool Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best REaINER t t B a s performance. Remove the battery pack. slots Push in tabs on side of spool retainer. Pull spool retainer up to remove. P s ool Remove the old spool. To install the new spool, make sure the string is captured in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the string is extended approximately 6 in.
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TRoUblEshooTINg pRoblEM possIblE CAUsE solUTIoN String will not advance when using 1. String is welded to itself. 1. Lubricate with silicone spray. the auto-feed head: . Not enough string on spool. . Install more string. Refer to s tring Replacement earlier in this manual. 3. String is worn too short. 3. Pull string while pressing button. 4. Remove string from spool and rewind. 4. String is tangled on spool. Refer to string Replacement earlier in this manual. Grass wraps around driveshaft
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WARRANTy lIMITED WARRANTy sTATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI® brand outdoor B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting product is free from defect in material and workmanship Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pi
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