ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS
Your Ryobi trimmer is supplied with some
components not assembled. To assemble these,
proceed as follows:
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
(Fig 1)
Secure handle to the
trimmer shaft at the
position of height
required with the bolt
supplied.
GUARD ASSEMBLY
(Fig 2)
Fix the safety guard
onto the motor housing
with the 4 screws
supplied.
EDGING GUIDE
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Secure the bracket to
the guard with 2 screws
as shown in Fig 3.
STARTING
Take a secure hold of
the trimmer and,
without letting it touch
the grass to be cut,
depress the trigger
release button and the
trigger switch on the
upper hand grip.
To switch off the
trimmer, release the trigger switch. (Fig 4)
Adjustable
D-Handle
Cutting Head
Rotation Button
Guard
Cutting
Line
Edging Guide
Wheel
Trigger
Switch
ELT400 ELECTRIC LINE TRIMMER
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
WARNING: Take care against injury
from the blade fitted to the guard for
trimming the line to length. After extend-
ing new line, always return the trimmer
to it’s normal operating position before
switching on.
WARNING: Never use your trimmer
without the guard properly installed.
Failure to adhere to this warning can
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING: Never fit metal cutting
elements
Fig 4
Trigger Switch
Trigger Release
Button
3
WARNING: Switch on motor only when
your hands and feet are away from the
cutting means.
WARNING:- Read owners manual
before use to reduce the risk of injury.
Keep all bystanders away. Thrown
objects can cause severe injury.
Wear protective clothing.
Do not expose to moisture.
WARNING:- Disconnect from power
supply immediately if power cord
is cut or damaged.
Always wear eye protection when
using this product.
Never fit metal cutting elements