Ryobi RY41141 - Manual (Page 12)

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TOOLS NEEDED
See Figure 3.
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are
needed for assembly:

Phillips Screwdriver
ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figures 4 - 5.
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
 Remove the bag with screws from the grass deflector.
 Line up the screw holes in the grass deflector with the
holes in the motor housing.
 Install supplied screws and tighten by turning clockwise
with a phillips screwdriver.
 Plug product into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from ex-
tension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from
receptacle.
NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
NOTICE:
Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension
cord to string trimmer. Failure to use cord retainer may
result in damage to string trimmer and/or extension cord.
STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 6.

To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
 To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 7.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
 Unplug the string trimmer.

Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
 For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
 For edging, adjust the handle downward.
 Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
 Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict severe 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:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
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 call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
CONNECTING TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figure 6.
This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents
the extension cord from being pulled loose while using.

Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
 Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in
the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer.
 Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is
removed.
OPERATION
ASSEMBLY