Ryobi EXPAND-IT RYCST55 Manual Del Operador página 10

WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine or motor, 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.
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:
When servicing, use replacement parts that meet or
exceed original product specifications. Use of any other
parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically 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 contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
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
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
REEL-EASY™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
See Figures 7 - 9.
If replacing line only, refer to Line Replacement later in this
manual.
Use only .080 in. - .095 in. diameter trimmer line.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire for
gas power heads or disconnect the plug from the power
MAINTENANCE
source for electric power heads. Hold the string head and
unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
 Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise.
 Remove the empty spool from the string head.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head
housing from the drive shaft.
 Insert the new spool into the string head.
NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned
with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down
and hold the spool and housing together while completing
the installation.
 Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.
To install the spool retainer:
 Turn the spool retainer clockwise.
 Install line as described in Line Replacement.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 9 - 11.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire for
gas power heads or disconnect the plug from the power
source for electric power heads.
 Rotate the spool clockwise as necessary to align the
arrows on the spool with the eyelets in the string head
housing.
 Cut one piece of trimmer line 10 ft. long. Insert the line
into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until
the end of the line comes out the other side of the string
head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts
of line appear on both sides of the spool.
 Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool
until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.
 Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to
manually advance the line and to check for proper as-
sembly of the string head.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
See Figure 12.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
 To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the 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.
 Store the attachment in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and deicing salts.
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