Ryobi RLT36BS, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Cordless Line Trimmer RLT36X20 RLT36BS ...

Page 2: ...Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling operating and maintaining the product Subject to technical modification ...

Page 3: ... Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the product If working in an area where there is a risk of falling objects head protection must be worn Hearing protection may restrict the operator s ability to hear warning sounds Pay particular attention to potential hazards around and inside the working area Wear heavy long trousers boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short ...

Page 4: ...ctors and handles are properly and securely attached Do not modify the product in any way This may increase the risk of injury to yourself or others Use only the manufacturer s replacement cutting line Do not use any other cutting attachment Immediately turn off and remove the battery pack in the event of accident or breakdown Do not operate the product again until it has been fully checked by an ...

Page 5: ...ck from the product and the battery pack LED indicator will resume to its normal function RESIDUAL RISKS Even when the product is used as prescribed it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors The following hazards may arise during use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following injury caused by vibration Hold the product by designated hand...

Page 6: ...dvice Regulatory compliance mark The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially...

Page 7: ...5 WHAT S IN THE BOX x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 RLT36X20 Kit includes battery and charger ...

Page 8: ...6 WHAT S IN THE BOX RLT36BS Battery and charger sold separately x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 ...

Page 9: ... 1 Rear handle 2 Variable speed trigger 3 Lock out trigger 4 Upper shaft 5 Battery pack 6 Battery latch button 7 Charger 8 Charger power supply and cable 9 Bump knob 10 Spool 11 Cutting line 12 Grass deflector 13 Line cut off blade 14 Lower shaft 15 Front handle 16 Speed winder ...

Page 10: ...protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces Install the small guard to the main guard Secure the screws with a philips head screwdriver Push the lock button and slide out the hanger cap from the lower shaft 1 2 3 4 5 5 Insert the screw and tab into place to attach the front handle to the upper shaft Tighten the wing nut to secure ...

Page 11: ... front handle 1 2 1 2 7 8 3 Insert the battery pack until the battery latch button clicks into place Hold the lock out trigger and squeeze the variable speed trigger to operate the product Insert the upper shaft into the lower shaft until the latches snap into place Tighten the lower shaft knob to secure ...

Page 12: ...10 OVERVIEW 33 cm 28 cm Operating the trimmer Replacing the trimmer head Adjusting the cutting width Replacing the line Storing the trimmer p 11 p 14 p 15 p 19 p 17 Cleaning the trimmer p 18 ...

Page 13: ...Beware of objects thrown by the cutting means Clear debris like small stones gravel and other foreign objects from the work area before starting operation Wires or string may become entangled with the cutting means WARNING Exercise extreme caution when using the product Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means 1 Insert the battery pack until the battery latch button clicks into place ...

Page 14: ...ances each time the head is tapped Do not hold the bump knob on the ground NOTE Tap the bump knob only on the grass to prevent damage to the bump knob NOTE The line cut off blade fitted to the cutting attachment guard is designed to trim the extended line to the correct length NOTE The line cut off blade on the grass deflector cuts the line to the correct length for safety and optimum performance ...

Page 15: ...t tall grass from the top down This prevents grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and bump head which may cause damage from overheating NOTE For cutting ease and safety cut the grass from the right side to the left side ...

Page 16: ...TH 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Loosen the screws on the line cut off blade Detach the line cut off blade Rotate the line cut off blade 180º NOTE Runtime is decreased on 11 cm setting 3 Install the line cut off blade into the new position Tighten the screws to secure the line cut off blade to the guard ...

Page 17: ...ide of the trimmer head and push until the line comes out through the eyelet on the other side Continue to push the line through the trimmer head until the line is even in length on both sides NOTE Use a 2 0 mm diameter line 4 Ensure that the lines on both sides of the trimmer head have an equal length max 1 65 m per side Place the speed winder on the bump knob Rotate the bump knob with the speed ...

Page 18: ...igger and squeeze the variable speed trigger to operate the product 6 Tap the bump knob on the ground to advance the line The line advances each time the head is tapped Do not hold the knob on the ground NOTE Tap the bump knob only onto grass Tapping the bump knob on a hard surface can damage the head NOTE The line cut off blade that is fitted to the cutting attachment guard is designed to trim th...

Page 19: ...INTENANCE 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Loosen the old trimmer head Remove the trimmer head 3 Install the new trimmer head Tighten the trimmer head to secure ...

Page 20: ...dry brush WARNING Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use WARNING The line cut off blade that is fitted to the cutting attachment guard is very sharp Keep hands away from the line cut off blade at all times ...

Page 21: ...e lower shaft knob Push the lock button and remove the upper shaft from the lower shaft 3 Store the product in a cool dry and well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children and away from sources of ignition Do not store the product outdoors NOTE Cover the end of the lower shaft with the hanger cap Store the lower shaft vertically ...

Page 22: ...85 kg Charger BCL3617S Compatible battery packs BPL3615 BPL3626 BPL3640 BPL3620D BPL3626D BPL3640D BPL3650D BPL3626D2 BPL3650D2 BPL3640D2 Compatible charger BCL3617S BCL3620 BCL3620S BCL3650F BCL3617U BCL3660F REPLACEMENT PART Complete spool RAC1214 Line replacement PWFTL2015T PWFTL2050T VIBRATION LEVEL The declared vibration value has been measured with a standard test method and may be used to c...

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Page 24: ...ies Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Melbourne Australia Techtronic Industries N Z Limited Unit C 70 Business Parade South Highbrook Auckland 2013 New Zealand RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited and is used under license ...