Ryobi ACMD01 Manuel D'utilisation page 13

For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button
when carrying or transporting the tool.
TELESCOPING SHAFT
See Figure 6.
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Lift the latch located on the telescoping shaft.
 Extend the shaft to desired length.
 Close the latch to secure.
 Make sure the shaft is securely tightened before reinstall-
ing the battery pack
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 7.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different positions.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head up
or down to one of the three positions indicated by the
notches.
NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second
notches for trimming and edging. Adjust to the third notch
for storage only.
 Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into place
before reinstalling the battery pack.
STARTING/STOPPING THE STRING
TRIMMER/EDGER
See Figure 8.
To start:
 Press and hold the lock-out button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the string trimmer.
 Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button
will automatically reset to the locked position.
OPERATING THE STRING TRIMMER/EDGER
See Figure 9.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer/edger:
 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.
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 boom housing and string head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the grass.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the string trimmer.
Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while
operating can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 10.
 Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown.
 Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
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
See Figure 11.
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.
 Wait two seconds for the string head to come to a complete
stop, then press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/2 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches
the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade.
 Repeat the previous steps until the line is long enough
to reach the cut-off blade, which will cut the line to the
appropriate length.
NOTE: The line will make noise as it is being cut. Continue
cutting when the noise stops, signaling the string is cut
to the proper length.
 Resume trimming.
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