Use and Care Manual

4 — 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.
BUMP FEED TRIMMER HEAD HOUSING
Use the bump feed trimmer head housing for string trimming
when using spooled replacement line.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect
you from flying debris.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Line Cutting Width ..........................................................................................................................................13 in. and 15 in.
Line Diameter .................................................................................................................................. .080 in. to 0.095 in. max.
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 in 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
SPEED WINDER
™
0.080 in. Spiral Replacement Line
Grass Deflector
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.