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SPECIFIC SAFETY rulES For lInE TrImmEr

 

1.   Your  line  trimmer  is  a  high-speed,  fast  cutting 

power tool. The electrical connection and cutting 

tools are potential sources of danger. Therefore, 

special safety precautions must be taken to re-

duce the risk of personal injury.

  2.   Never  allow  children  or  people  unfamiliar  with 

these  instructions to use the line trimmer.

  3.   The  operator or user of this  line  trimmer  is  re-

sponsible for accidents or hazards occurring to 

other people or their property.

  4.   Keep children and bystanders away. Never trim 

while people are close by.

  5.   Always wear proper footwear and long trousers.
  6.   Do not operate this line trimmer when barefoot or 

wearing open sandals.

  7.   Never use the line trimmer with a damaged guard 

or without the guard in place.

  8.   Never work with line trimmer while under the in-

fluence of alcohol or drugs.

  9.   Never attempt to modify your line trimmer in any 

way  since  it  may  increase  the  risk  of  personal 

injury. Do not use wire or metal reinforced line. 

We shall not be liable to any personal injury or 

damage to property caused by a modification of 

the tool.

  10.  Do not run with the line trimmer.
  11.   Only use your line trimmer for cutting grass and 

weeds, never for other purposes.

  12.   Only  use  the  line  trimmer  in  daylight  or  strong 

artificial light.

  13.   We recommend, using a Residual Current De-

vice  (RCD)  with  a  tripping  current  of  not  more 

than 30mA.

  14.   Use  only  extension  cables  suitable  for  outdoor 

use, preferably with a high visibility cord. Specifi

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cation as below:

For  extension  cables  up  to  15  meters,  use  a 

wire with a cross section of 1.5mm

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For extension cables over 15 meters and less 

than 40 meters, use a wire with a cross section 

of 2.5mm

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  15.   Before  use,  check  the  line  trimmer  is  in  good 

condition  and  that  it  is  operating  properly.  Pay 

Special attention to extension cable, power out-

let, switch, and cutting head.

  16.   Before use, check the line and extension cords. 

Do not use the line trimmer if the cord is dam-

aged or worn.

  17.   Protect your extension cable from sharp objects, 

excessive heat, and damp or wet locations.

  18.   Keep the extension cord away from rotating ny-

lon line.

  19.   If the insulation on the power cable or extension  

cable  is  damaged  during  use,  disconnect  the 

power  supply  immediately  and  have  the  dam-

aged cable replaced. Do not touch the cable be-

fore disconnecting the supply!

  20.   Switch  on  the  line  trimmer  according  to  these 

instructions  and  keep  you  hands  and  feet  well 

away from the cutting line!

 

21.   Always hold your line trimmer firmly, make sure 

you  always maintain a good balance and secure 

footing.

  22.   Make sure the open side of the protection guard 

is  pointing away from yourself before you switch 

on the line trimmer.

  23.   Do not operate the line trimmer on wet grass, or 

under damp conditions.

  24.   Take special care in slippery conditions on slopes 

and uneven ground.

  25.   Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps 

and roots to avoid stumbling.

  26.   Check the cutting head at regular intervals. If the  

behavior  changes  (excessive  noise,  vibration 

etc.) immediately:
Switch off!

Holding  the  trimmer  firmly  press  the  head  

against  the  ground  and  bring  to  a complete 

stop.
Disconnect the mains supply.

Check  the  condition  of  the  cutting  head;  look  

for  damage,  missing  parts  and cracks.

  27.   Have the damaged cutting head replaced imme-

diately even if it only has superficial cracks. Nev

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er attempt to repair a damaged cutting head.

  28.   Only use original cutting heads and replacement 

spools. Never use metal cutting lines.

 

29.   

Warning!

Danger  of  injury  by  the  line  cutting  device. Af-

ter replacing a spool, be sure to bring the unit 

into normal working position before turning it on 

again.

  30.   Clean the plastic parts with damp cloth only. 
  31.   Never leave your grass trimmer outdoors in the 

rain. Store your tool in a dry place, keep out of 

reach of children.

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Summary of Contents for RLT-800

Page 1: ...6986295 STD 06 11 RLT 800 ...

Page 2: ...e trimmer properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service ELECTRIC LINE TRIMMER CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual pay close attention to the general safety rules and rules for safe operation before using THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ELECTRIC LINE TRIMMER Voltage 230V 50Hz Power input 800W Cutting blade speed 10500min 1 Cutting diamete...

Page 3: ...2 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger caution or warning May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures ...

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Page 5: ...ion to extension cable power out let switch and cutting head 16 Before use check the line and extension cords Do not use the line trimmer if the cord is dam aged or worn 17 Protect your extension cable from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet locations 18 Keep the extension cord away from rotating ny lon line 19 If the insulation on the power cable or extension cable is damaged during use...

Page 6: ...cking cleaning and working on the machine After striking a foreign object Inspect the tool for damage If the grass trimmer starts to vibrate abnor mally 33 Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris 34 Take care against injury from the blade fitted for trimming the cutting line Warning There is a sharp blade fitted to the guard for cut ting the line to length Keep your finger...

Page 7: ...6 Auxiliary handle locking knob 7 Edging coupler 8 Knob for height adjustment 9 Telescopic tube 10 Motor housing 11 Edge guide 12 Foot pedal for head angle adjustment 13 Safety guard 14 Cutting head 15 Manual line feed button standard accessories Safety guard Screw 4pcs 6 5 1 3 4 2 8 9 12 13 10 11 14 7 6 ...

Page 8: ...ided ADJUSTING AUXILIARY HANDLE Fig 2 1 Loosen the auxiliary handle locking knob 6 and adjust the angle of the auxiliary handle 2 Turn the knob until the handle is securely tightened Note For trimming adjust the handle upward For edging adjust it downward ADJUST HEIGHT Fig 3 1 Loosen the knob for height adjustment 8 and slide the telescopic tube 9 to desired position 2 Tighten the knob 7 Fig 2 5 6...

Page 9: ...the foot pedal for head angle adjustment 12 and move the trimmer head up or down to desired position and release the foot pedal 2 Make sure the head is securely locked into place with click ROTATING REAR HANDLE TO EDGING POSITION Fig 5 1 Push down edging coupler 7 and turn rear handle 1 end counter clockwise 2 Release edging boom coupler when handle has been rotated 180 and locked into place Fig 6...

Page 10: ... Fig 8 3 Do not overload your trimmer take small bites this will keep machine operating at high speed and will greatly improve cutting efficiency Fig 9 4 Cutting close to a wall Use the outside edge of the guard as a guide when cutting close to an edge 9 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 EDGING Fig 10 Rotate the rear handle to edging position and flip up the edge guide 11 ...

Page 11: ...ired length Fig 11 15 REPLACING THREAD SPOOL Fig 12 Use original manufacturer s replacement thread spool for best performance 1 Press the locking tab on both sides of the spool cover a and remove it 2 Remove the spool b 3 Make sure the two lines are captured in the slot opposite each other on the thread cover c of new spool and the end of each line is extended approximately 15cm beyond each slot 4...

Page 12: ...re captured in the slot opposite each other on the thread cover Fig 13 B 4 Hold the thread cover tight and wind the thread spool in the counterclockwise direction until leaving 15cm extended beyond the slot Fig 13 C 5 Thread the lines into the eyelets and pull them extending from the slots on the thread cover Fig 13 D 6 Reinstall the spool cover by depressing tabs into slots and pushing down until...

Page 13: ... liquid to get inside it 6 Keep the motor ventilation slots clean 7 If you see some sparks flashing in the ventilation slots this is normal and will not damage your power tool 8 There are no user serviceable parts in the trimmer If a fault is suspected return the trimmer to an authorized dealer for repair IMPORTANT To assure product safety and reliability repairs maintenance and adjustment should ...

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Page 16: ... it was not designed or is not suited and no repairs alterations or modifications have been attempted by other than an Authorised Service Agent This guarantee will not apply if the tool is damaged by accident or if repairs arise from normal wear and tear Accessories such as bits blades sanding discs cutting lines etc are excluded from this guarantee Normal consumable parts such as carbon brushes b...

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