Operation - Ryobi RY40002 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while
power head is running. Failure to stop the motor can
cause serious personal injury. Never operate power head
without an attachment.
This 40 V power head may be used with only the following
Ryobi Expand-It attachments:
 RY15518 and RYEDG11 Edgers
 RY15519 and RYBLW22 Blowers
 RY15523, RY15523A and RYSST44 Straight Shaft String
Trimmers
 RY15525 and RYCST55 Curved Shaft String Trimmers
 RY15550 and RYTIL66 Cultivators
The attachment connects to the power head by means of
a coupler device.
 Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the end cap from the attachment.
 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.
WARNING:
Read and understand entire Operator's Manual for each
optional attachment used on this power head and follow
all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
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.
ASSEMBLY
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.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
 Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
 Loosen the knob.
 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 3.
 Loosen and remove the wing bolt and washer from the
handle.
 Install the handle on the power head shaft in the area
indicated by the illustration.
 Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired
operating position.
 Reinstall the washer and wing bolt. Tighten wing bolt to
secure.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Hearing and/or head protection
may also be required depending on the type of attach-
ment used and as prescribed in the attachment's Opera-
tor's Manual. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
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.
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