Operation - Ryobi P251 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. 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.
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 call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an
authorized service center for assistance.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
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.
 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.

OPERATION

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
 Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
 Remove battery pack from the trimmer.
WARNING:
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.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING/STOPPING THE STRING
TRIMMER
See Figure 7.
To start:
 Select the desired operating speed (HIGH or LOW).
 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.
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
counterclockwise 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.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
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.
 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in 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.
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