Ryobi Expand-it UT15702B - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLY
 After assembly is complete, adjust the position of the
handle for best balance and comfort.
 Tighten the long bolt, then the short bolt.
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.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. 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
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:

Cutting areas which cannot be reached with other types
of mowing equipment
Fig. 4
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER
See Figures 5 - 6.
Hold the brushcutter 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. Brushcutter 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.
SHOULDER
HARNESS
SHOULDER
HARNESS
HANGER
BOLT
LOCK
WASHER
LOCK NUT
OPERATION
Fig. 5
LATCH