Ryobi RLT-6038EX Manuel D'utilisation page 20

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ASSEMBLY
Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the
upper shaft:
Release the trigger (2) and allow the trimmer to coast
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to a stop.
Unplug the trimmer.
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Loosen the wing nut (13) by turning it counterclockwise.
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Push the button, while pulling out the attachment.
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ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE (Fig. 3)
Follow these steps to attach the front handle.
Press the front handle (6) onto the upper shaft (8) so
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that the handle is angled toward the trigger handle (1).
Place the front handle along the upper shaft to a
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position that allows for comfortable operation.
Slide the bolt (16) through the holes in the front handle.
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Slide the washer (17) onto the bolt.
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Place the knob nut (15) onto the bolt and tighten the
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knob nut securely.
ATTACHING THE SAFETY GUARD (Fig. 4)
Follow these steps to attach the safety guard:
Place the safety guard (11) on the bracket (19).
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Install the screws (18) through the holes and tighten
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the safety guard.
EXTENSION CORD RETAINER (Fig. 5)
An extension cord retainer (4) is located on the bottom of
the trimmer. This provides strain relief for the cord,
preventing unwanted disconnects.
Use the extension cord retainer when you connect
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the extension cord to the power cord to prevent
disconnection. Use only an outdoor approved
extension cord.
Loop the extension cord through the extension cord
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retainer slot located on the bottom end of the trimmer.
Pull loop of extension cord around tongue and pull tight.
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Attach extension cord to plug on trimmer.
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SHOULDER STRAP (Fig. 6)
A shoulder strap (10) is supplied for your greater comfort.
Simply attach the clip (20) of the shoulder strap onto
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the strut (21) at the front of the motor housing (5).
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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER
(Fig. 7)
To start the trimmer: press the lock button (3) and
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then press the trigger (2). Release the lock button
once the motor has started.
To stop the trimmer: Release the trigger.
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OPERATING THE TRIMMER (Fig. 8)
Follow these steps to operate the trimmer:
Plug the trimmer cord into an extension cord approved
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for outdoor use. Refer to "Electrical Safety Rules"
earlier in this manual. If your unit is supplied with a
12M cable then an extension cable may not be
necessary.
Once the unit is connected to electric power,
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the LiveTool Indicator (7) will show a blue light.
Put the shoulder strap (10) over your shoulder
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opposite side to the unit. Adjust shoulder strap to
most comfortable length.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the trigger
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handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Note: Keep a firm grip with both hands during
operation.
Place the trimmer on the side of your body with the
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motor behind and away from your body.
Press the lock button and then the trigger to start the
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trimmer.
Trim grass and weeds in a right-to-left motion with the
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line parallel to the ground.
Note: If the machine is overloaded, thermal protection
inside the unit will cut off the trimmer. Leave the
trimmer for about 10 minutes before turning it ON
again. The lawn trimmer should then start.
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WARNING
The product may throw objects during operation,
causing injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Always wear suitable eye protection, boots,
gloves and long, heavy trousers while operating
the product.
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