Ryobi RY40220 - Manual (Page 5)

5 — English
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all op-
erating features and safety rules.
ADJUSTABLE CUTTING DIAMETER
The cutting diameter is adjustable from 13 in. and 15 in. by
rotating the line cutoff blade.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect
you from flying debris.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage oc-
curred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Ryobi
®
Expand-it ™ Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment
Grass Deflector
0.080 in. Twisted Replacement Line
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Install the grass deflector before the attachment is
connected to the power head.

Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.
 Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the
grass deflector.
 Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the
screw hole in the grass deflector.
 Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and
into the grass deflector.
 Tighten the screw securely.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Line Cutting Width ..........................................................................................................................................13 in. and 15 in.
Line Diameter:
Gas Power Head ................................................................................................................. 0 .080 in. to 0.095 in. max.
Cordless and Electric Power Head ..........................................................................................................0.080 in. max.