Operation - Ryobi RY34007 Manuel D'utilisation

 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 shaft.
 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.
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
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 3.
 Remove wing nut and bolt from the front handle.
 Install the front handle onto the top side of the power head
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 wing nut.
 Tighten wing nut securely.
REMOVING AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Loosen the knob.
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to unlock and
separate.

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. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a re-
placement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a vio-
lation of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates previously stated are not
covered under warranty.
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