Ryobi RY24200 User Manual

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AssEMbly
WARNINg:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious 
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the 
product when assembling parts.
Tools NEEDED
See Figure 2.
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are 
needed for assembly:
Phillips screwdriver
AssEMblINg ThE Tool
See Figure 3.
  Insert the plug on the string trimmer/edger attachment 
into the opening on the power head. Make sure the plug 
is fully seated.
  Slide the threaded coupler onto the threaded base and 
turn the coupler clockwise. Tighten securely.
NoTE: Once assembled correctly, the string trimmer/edger 
attachment and power head should not separate when pulled. 
Repeat above steps if pieces can be separated.
WARNINg:
Failure to secure the string trimmer/edger attachment and 
power head as instructed above could result in serious 
injury or death.
ATTAChINg gRAss DEFlECToR
See Figures 4 - 5.
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.
  Remove supplied screws with a phillips screwdriver from 
the motor housing.
  Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
 Turn counterclockwise to lock grass deflector into 
place.
  Line up the screw holes in the grass deflector with the 
holes in the motor housing.
  Install supplied screws and tighten by turning clockwise 
with a phillips screwdriver.
opERATIoN
WARNINg:
Do not allow familiarity with products 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. 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.
This product will accept Ryobi 24 V battery packs. 
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s 
Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models.
NoTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the 
battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button 
when carrying or transporting the tool.
To INsTAll bATTERy pACK
See Figure 6.
  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack 
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before 
beginning operation.
To REMoVE bATTERy pACK
See Figure 6.
  Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
  Remove the battery pack.