Ryobi Expand-it UT15520C - Manual (Page 8)

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ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING POWER HEAD TO EXTENSION
SHAFT AND PRUNER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 2.
The pruner attachment connects to the power head or, for
extra reach, to an extension shaft by means of a coupler
device.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
To install the attachment:

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the end cap from the attachment.
� Push in the button located on the shaft of the pruner
attachment.
� Align the button with the guide recess on the extension
shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate
extension shaft until button locks into the positioning
hole.
NOTE: The attachment should only be operated with the
blade in a vertical position. If the button does not release
completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked
into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button
is locked into place.
� Tighten the knob securely.
�� Repeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to power
head.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
To remove:
� Loosen the knob.
� Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP AND
STRAP HANGER
See Figures 3 - 4.
When operating this unit, you must wear a shoulder strap to
support the unit. If your unit does not have a strap hanger
installed on the power head shaft, use the following instruc-
tions to install the hanger.

Pull strap hanger apart and place over power head end
of shaft; position near the upper knob.
 Install bolt and lock nut. Tighten nut securely.
NOTE: Check for tightness before each use to avoid
serious injury or product damage.
Fig. 2
COUPLER
KNOB
EXTENSION SHAFT
POWER HEAD
SHAFT
POSITIONING
HOLE
GUIDE
RECESS
BUTTON
BOLT
LOCK
NUT
STRAP
HANGER
SHOULDER
STRAP CLIP
Fig. 3
SLIDE CLIP UP OR
DOWN TO ADJUST
SHOULDER STRAP
Fig. 4
 Place shoulder strap over your left shoulder and attach
shoulder strap clip to strap hanger. Adjust by sliding the
front clip up or down.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the power head should
be supported by the shoulder strap about hip level.