Attaching The Front Handle; Operation - Ryobi RY40604 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, RYEDG11, and RYEDG12 Edgers
 RYAXA22 Blower
 RY15523, RY15523A, RY15526, RY15527, and RYSST44
Straight Shaft String Trimmers
 RY15550 and RYTIL66 Cultivators
 RY15520 and RYPRN33 Pruners
 RYSNW00 Snow Thrower
 RYSWP25 Sweeper
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 at-
tachment shaft until the button locks into the positioning
hole.
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
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.
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.
 Remove wing nut and bolt from the front handle.
 Install the front handle onto the top side of the 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.

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.
6 — English