Operation - Ryobi RY28101 Manuel D'utilisation

The attachment connects to the power head by means of
a coupler device.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the hanger cap from the attachment.
 Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align
the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler
and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the attachment
shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, 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 personal injury.
REMOVING AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Loosen the knob.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with product to make you care-
less. 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, along with hearing protection.
Head protection may also be required depending on the
type of attachment used and as prescribed in the attach-
ment's Operator's Manual. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never use flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product.
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLy
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to unlock and
separate.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 3.
There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage.
 To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over end of the lower end 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.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 4.
 Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front
handle.
 Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft
housing in the area indicated by the label.
 Place the bolt through the front handle.
NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded
into one side of the handle.
 Reinstall the washer and wing nut.
 Tighten wing nut securely.

OPERATION

NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been evalu-
ated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used
on U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must
comply with Federal, State, and local fire prevention
regulations. Check with appropriate authorities. Refer
to accompanying engine manual for maintenance and
replacement parts.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE POWER HEAD
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
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