Ryobi RYBRC77VN Manuel D'utilisation page 10

WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
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:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create
a hazard or cause product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically 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.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
MAINTENANCE
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.
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REPLACING THE TRI-ARC
See Figures 7 - 8.
To remove blade:
 Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the
gear head.
 Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the
flanged washer and gear head.
 Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise (left-handed
threads).
 Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
To install blade:
 Place flanged washer over the gear shaft with the hollow
side toward the brush cutter guard.
 Center the blade on the flanged washer, making sure the
blade fits flat and the raised hub goes through the hole
in the blade.
 Install the cupped washer with the raised center away
from the blade.
 Place the blade nut onto the gear shaft.
 Insert the head locking tool through the flanged washer
and gear head.
 Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left-
handed threads).
 Tighten the blade nut and torque to 120 in.lb. minimum
(finger tight plus 1/2 turn).
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
 To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.
 The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
 Clean the attachment thoroughly and lubricate before
storing.
 Store the attachment in a dry, well-ventilated place that
is inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
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