Ryobi RY41140 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
 Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
 Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the
rear handle about hip height.
 Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the shaft housing and line head
which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the line head:
 Stop the trimmer.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Remove the grass.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the string
trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.
ADVANCING LINES
NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage
trimmer and void warranty.

With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
 Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches
the length of the grass deflector blade.
 Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
See Figure 9.
Disconnect the string trimmer from the power supply, then
push the spool retainer button in while pulling on trimmer
line to manually advance.
LINE CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 10.
This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the
grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until they
are trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the motor running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep trimmer line long enough to
advance properly.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 11.

Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area.
 Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force line
head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even break-
age. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
trimmer line rapidly.
 Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the trimmer
line.
TELESCOPING BOOM
See Figure 12.
The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.

Unplug the string trimmer.
 Unscrew telescoping boom coupler and slide to desired
position.
 Tighten boom coupler.
EDGING
See Figures 13 - 14.
 Unplug the string trimmer.

Step down on the foot pedal.
 Rotate the trimmer head counterclockwise placing the
tool in the edger position.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the string trimmer.
Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while
operating can result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION