OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
STRAIGHT SHAFT
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
ARBRE DROIT ACCESSOIRE
TAILLE-BORDURES
ACCESORIO PARA RECORTAR
DE EJE RECTO
RY15523A
Your trimmer attachment has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
L’accessoire taille-bordures a été conçue et fabriquée conformément à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité d’utilisation. Correctement entretenue, elle vous donnera des
années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
Merci de votre achat.
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le brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.
Le agradecemos su compra.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction / Introducción |
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General Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales |
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Specific Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas |
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Symboles / Símbolos |
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Caractéristiques / Características |
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Assembly........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Assemblage / Armado |
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Operation....................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Utilisation / Funcionamiento |
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Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Entretien / Mantenimiento |
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Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Dépannage / Corrección de problemas |
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Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Garantie / Garantía |
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Parts Ordering and Service................................................................................................................................ |
Back Page |
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio.......................................................... |
Page arrière / Pág. posterior |
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à utiliser et à entretenir.
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Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using the straight shaft trimmer attachment.
Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the tool.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.
Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the trimmer attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product, which was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any job except that for which it is intended.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and securely attached.
Use only flexible, non-metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use wire, wire rope, or flail blades, which can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
Never operate string trimmer without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the string head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
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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.
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Safety Alert Symbol |
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Read Operator’s Manual |
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operator’s manual before using this product. |
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Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to Eye and Hearing Protection comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection when
operating this equipment.
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Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away. |
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FEATURES |
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
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Line Cutting Width.......................................................................................................................................... |
13 in. and 15 in. |
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Gas Power Head.................................................................................................................. |
0 .080 in. to 0.095 in. max. |
Cordless and Electric Power Head.......................................................................................................... |
0.080 in. max. |
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
ADJUSTABLE CUTTING DIAMETER
The cutting diameter is adjustable from 13 in. and 15 in. by rotating the line cutoff blade.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
nCarefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.
nInspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage occurred during shipping.
nDo not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Ryobi® Expand-it™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment Grass Deflector
0.080 in. Twisted Replacement Line Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Install the grass deflector before the attachment is connected to the power head.
Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.
Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the grass deflector.
Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the screw hole in the grass deflector.
Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and into the grass deflector.
Tighten the screw securely.
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ASSEMBLY
JOINING THE POWER HEAD TO THE STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 3.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine or motor may cause serious personal injury.
The straight shaft trimmer attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.
Remove the hanger cap from the attachment shaft.
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft.
Push in the button located on the straight shaft trimmer attachment . Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the buttons do not release completely in the positioning holes, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.
Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
Stop the engine or motor.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
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:
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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming grass and weeds from around porches, fences, and decks
LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figures 4 - 5.
The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance the line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep the line long enough to advance properly.
This trimmer is currently set at the 13 in. cutting swath. To adjust to a cutting swath of 15 in.:
Stop the engine or motor.
Loosen the blade screw then rotate the line cut-off blade 180°.
Tighten the blade screw.
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OPERATION
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 6.
WARNING:
Engine housing on gas power heads may become hot during trimmer operation. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part against the engine housing during trimmer operation. Only hold the trimmer as shown in Figure 6 with all body parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with the engine housing can result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
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.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle for gas power heads or with the switch trigger fully pressed for cordless and electric power heads. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE or MOTOR, disconnect the spark plug wire for gas power heads, remove the battery pack for cordless power heads, or disconnect the plug from the power source for electric power heads, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 6 - 7.
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 6.)
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 7.
Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear and 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.
ADVANCING LINE USING THE REEL-EASY™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head’s spool retainer on grass while running engine at full throttle for gas power heads or with the switch trigger fully pressed for cordless and electric power heads.
Run engine at full throttle for gas power heads or with the switch trigger fully pressed for cordless and electric power heads.
Tap string head on ground to advance line. Line advances each time the head is tapped.
Several taps may be required until line strikes the cut off blade.
Resume trimming.
NOTE: If the line is worn too short you may not be able to advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, STOP THE ENGINE or MOTOR, disconnect the spark plug wire for gas power heads, remove the battery pack for cordless power heads, or disconnect the plug from the power source for electric power heads, and manually advance the line.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
Stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug wire for gas power heads, remove the battery pack for cordless power heads, or disconnect from power supply for electric power heads. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to manually advance the line.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
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:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine or motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug or disconnect from power supply. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
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.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT REEL-EASY™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
See Figures 8 - 11.
If replacing line only, refer to LINE REPLACEMENT later in this manual.
For gas power heads, use 0.080 in. or 0.095 in. trimmer line. For cordless and electric power heads. use 0.080 in. trimmer line only.
Stop the unit and and disconnect the spark plug wire for gas power heads, remove the battery pack for cordless power heads, or disconnect from power supply for electric power heads. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
Remove the empty spool from the string head.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head housing from the drive shaft.
Insert the new spool into the string head.
NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down and hold the spool and housing together while completing the installation.
Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.
Install line as described in Line Replacement.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figure 12 - 13.
Stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug wire for gas power heads, remove the battery pack for cordless power heads, or disconnect from power supply for electric power heads.
Rotate the spool clockwise as necessary to align the arrows on the spool with the eyelets in the string head housing.
Cut one piece of trimmer line 10 ft. long. Insert the line into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until the end of the line comes out the other side of the string head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts of line appear on both sides of the spool.
Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to manually advance the line and to check for proper assembly of the string head.
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MAINTENANCE
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 14.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
Tousethehangercap,pushinthebuttonandplacethehanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
Store the attachment in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
0.080 in. Twisted Replacement Line (Bulk)............ |
AC04138 |
0.080 in. Twisted Replacement Line (Pre-cut)....... |
AC04139 |
Available at homedepot.com
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM |
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SOLUTION |
Line will not advance when using the auto-feed head
Line is welded to itself. |
Lubricate with silicone spray. |
Not enough line on spool. |
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Line is worn too short. |
Pull line while pressing button. |
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Line is tangled on spool. |
Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to Line |
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Replacement earlier in this manual. |
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Grass wraps around boom |
Cutting tall grass at ground |
Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. |
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CALL US FIRST
For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi® Help Line!
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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