Operation - Ryobi P2006 Manuel D'utilisation

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 and other possible
serious injuries.
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 One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery
packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger
models.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
 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 5.
 Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack.

OPERATION

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.
STARTING/STOPPING THE STRING TRIMMER
See Figure 6.
 To start the string trimmer, push the lock-out button to
either the right or left side and pull the switch trigger.
 To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
TELESCOPING BOOM
See Figure 7.
The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the telescoping boom coupler by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Slide the boom to the desired position.
 Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure the
boom is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery
pack.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 8.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob coun-
terclockwise to loosen the handle.
 For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
 For edging, adjust the handle downward.
 Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 9.
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.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 10.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
 Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
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