Ryobi RYBRC77VN Manuel D'utilisation page 8

ATTACHING THE "J" HANDLE
See Figure 3.
The "J" handle must be used to ensure the best control
and maximize operator safety when using the brush cutter.
If the power head to which the brush cutter attachment will
be mounted does not have such a handle, install the handle
provided.
 Place the bottom J-handle clamp on the drive shaft as
shown. Insert the tab on the top J-handle clamp into the
slot on the bottom J-handle clamp.
 Insert the end of the J-handle between the clamps so that
holes align and handle will be located to the operator's left.
 Push the bolt through the clamp and handle.
 Install flat washer and wing nut to hold the assembly in
place.
 Adjust the position of the handle.
 Tighten the wing nut securely.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product 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:
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.
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 contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND
STRAP HANGER
See Figure 4.
 Pull apart the ends of the shoulder harness hanger to
expand slightly.
 Slide the hanger over the power head shaft immediately
behind the "J" handle.
 Squeeze hanger ends together to retighten.
 Install the bolt, lock washer, and lock nut to secure.
 Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap
hanger.
OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Cutting thicker weeds and pulpy stalks only
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER
See Figures 5 - 6.
Hold the brush cutter with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the "J" handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Brush cutter should be held
at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip
height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Posi-
tion yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
Adjust the shoulder harness to position the brush cutter
at a comfortable operating position and to ensure that the
shoulder harness will reduce the risk of operator contact
with the blade.
Ensure the blade has come to a complete stop before setting
the brush cutter down.
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