Ryobi RY41131 - Manual (Page 13)

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LOcK-OUT bUTTON
See Figure 9.
The lock-out button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. The lock-out button is located on the handle above
the switch trigger. The lock-out button must be depressed
before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time
the trigger is released.
STARTINg/STOPPINg THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.

To start the string trimmer: Depress the lock-out button
and squeeze the switch trigger.
 To stop the string trimmer: Release the switch trigger.
OPERATINg THE TRIMMER
See Figure 10.
WARNINg:
Motor housing may become hot during operation. Do not
rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part against
the motor housing during operation. Only hold the unit as
shown in Figure 10 during operation with all body parts
clear of motor housing. Extended contact with the motor
housing could result in burns or other injuries.
WARNINg:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The
use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the
user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNINg:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the motor above waist level.
Hold the string 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. String trimmer
should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle
about hip height.
Always operate string trimmer at full throttle, by fully
depressing the switch trigger. If debris becomes wrapped
around the string head or shaft, RELEASE THE SWITCH
TRIGGER, unplug the unit, and remove the debris.
WARNINg:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the product.
Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNINg:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. 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.
APPLIcATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Trimming grass and weeds from around porches, fences,
and decks.
cONNEcTINg TO POWER SUPPLY
See Figures 7 - 8.
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.
 Plug trimmer into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from
extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening
from receptacle.
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.
OPERATION