Ryobi 150r manual

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    FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www .ryobi.com IMPORT ANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AW A Y OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 12 V olt Battery T rimmer 150r[...]

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    THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. Y ou will find it to be a great labor -saving device. This operator’ s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor pow[...]

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    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 3 • Avoid danger ous environments. Never operate your unit in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazar d. • Do not use the unit in the rain. • Do not handle the unit with wet hands. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult. • Use only 0.080 in (2[...]

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    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 4 SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BA TTER Y TRIMMERS • Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefor e, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards, such as cutting attachment, even when tool is not operating. • Use only the charging stand pr ovided with your unit. Do not subs[...]

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    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 5 SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety , assembly , operating and maintenance and repair information. • WARNING - READ OPERA TOR'S MANUAL Read the O[...]

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    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 6 Motor Housing D-handle Line Cutting Blade T rigger Lock-Off Button Cutting Attachment Motor Wires Housing T ube Battery Housing Grip Overload Protection Switch Battery Housing APPLICA TION Use this unit for; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around tr ees, fences, etc. Cutting Attachment Shield ?[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 7 This unit is completely assembled. However , some adjustments may be requir ed to provide safe and easy use for the operator . It is suggested that you mount the charging unit per instructions and allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use. MOUNTING THE CHARGING ST A TION Since this unit may stay on t[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 8 CHARGING THE UNIT Make sure the char ging station is securely fastened to a wall and the charger is plugged into a working wall outlet. See Mounting the Charging Station. Allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use. 1. Slide the unit down into the charging station until it is firmly seated (Fig. 5). T[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 9 HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. WARNING: T o prevent serious injury , do not carry the unit with your finger on the trigger . Before operating the unit, stand in in the operating position (Fig. 7) and check for the follow[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 10 TO ADJUST TRIMMING LINE LENGTH Y our trimmer is equipped with a bump head, which allows the operator to release mor e trimming line without stopping the motor . As the line becomes frayed or worn, additional line can be released by lightly tapping the trimming head on the ground (Fig. 10) while operating the trimmer . NOT[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 11 WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefor e, they are always in operating condition. T o prevent serious personal injury , take extra precautions and car e when performing maintenance, service or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments. GENERAL RECOM[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 12 Reinstalling the Reel and Spring 1. Insert the end of the line through the eyelet in the outer spool (Fig. 16) 2. Place inner reel and spring inside the outer spool. NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel befor e reassembling the bump head. 3. Hold the inner reel in place, grasp the line end and[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 13 INST ALLING A PREWOUND REEL Always use genuine replacement line. Using larger line then the unit is designed for may make the motor overheat or fail. 1. Remove the bump head cover by pressing in both bump head cover tabs visible on either side of the bump head outer spool (Fig. 12, Pg. 11). NOTE: The spring w[...]

  • Page 14

    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 BA TTER Y P ACK REPLACEMENT This requir es some disassembly of the unit. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to an authorized service center . NOTE: If the battery requir es replacing, we recommend that this be done by an authorized service center . If you choose to replace the ba[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 15 Left Battery Housing Lock-Off Button Charging Indicator Light Overload Protection Switch Red Wire (Positive + ) Black Wires (Negative - ) T rigger Switch Charger Connection Motor Wires Housing T ube Motor Wires T rigger Battery Cushions (5) Battery Pack Steps Housing Screws (11) Right Battery Housing Fig. 19[...]

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    CLEANING AND STORAGE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING THE UNIT WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefor e, they are always in operating condition. T o prevent serious personal injury , take extra precautions and car e when performing maintenance, cleaning or servicing the unit. • Do not use any strong deter [...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS 17 BA TTER Y , MOTOR & CUTTING A TT ACHMENT Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 V olt DC, 15 Amps Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sealed Lead-Ac id, 12 V olt Mot[...]

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    R YOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new R YOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the R YOBI Product manufactured or supplied by R YOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of R YOBI to be defect[...]