Ryobi PLT3043S - Manual (Page 7)

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ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
1. Loosen the knob.
2. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 3.
There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over end of the lower end 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.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by
means of a coupler device.
1. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the end cap from the attachment.
2. Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment
shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the
power head coupler and slide the two shafts together.
Rotate the trimmer attachment shaft until the button
locks into the positioning hole.
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.
3. Tighten the knob securely.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is
running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious
personal injury.
Fig. 2
COUPLER
KNOB
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
STRING TRIMMER
SHAFT
POSITIONING
HOLE
GUIDE
RECESS
Fig. 3
BUTTON
HOLE
HANGER CAP