Operating Tips; Maintenance; Replacing The Blade; General Maintenance - Ryobi RY15518 Manual Del Usuario

 After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob
securely.
 Replace the spark plug wire or connect to the power
supply and start the unit.
NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 1/ in. to 1 in. deep
initially. Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth. If the
cutting depth needs adjusting, this should be done progres-
sively until the desired depth is reached.

OPERATINg TIPS

 The edger will edge along sidewalks, driveways, flower-
beds, curbs, and similar areas.
WARNINg:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNINg:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
WARNINg:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug or disconnect from power supply. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.

gENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNINg:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or de-
stroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the tool serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
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OPERATION
 Use the arrow guide on the blade guard to align the blade
 Cut at a steady pace. If the blade begins to bog down,
 Light contact of the blade against the sidewalk edge, curb,
 Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry. Avoid

MAINTENANCE

REPLACINg ThE bLADE

See Figures 7 - 9.
Replace blades that are damaged or worn.
 Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or dis-
 Align the slot in the flange washer and gear case with the
 Using a 1/ in. socket wrench, turn the blade nut clock-
 Remove the old blade from the edger shaft.
 Clean debris from the edger shaft and flange washers.
 Center the new blade on the flange washer, making sure
 Install the cupped washer with the hole off of the blade
 Install the blade nut onto the edger shaft.
 Using a 1/ inch socket wrench, turn the blade nut coun-
 This replacement part is available from the place of pur-
NOTE: Always make sure the blade is correctly installed
and securely fastened before each use.
8 — English
with the edging surface.
you are edging too fast; slow your pace. Do not force the
blade into ground.
etc., is acceptable and will not damage the edger.
edging in wet soil or wet grass areas or the blade guard
might clog and result in an uneven edge. If the blade
guard becomes clogged, stop the engine, remove the
spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply,
and remove debris from the blade guard.
connect from the power supply.
slot in the flange; place the holding pin through all three
slots to secure in place.
wise to loosen.
the blade sits flat.
surface.
terclockwise onto the edger shaft and tighten securely.
chase, or by calling 1-800-860-4050.
flange
washer
slots
gear case
flange
Fig. 7