Ryobi ACSS02VNM Operation Manual - Page 6

ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not connect to grass shear until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. ASSEMBLING THE CADDY See Figure 2. WARNING: The caddy is designed only for use with the grass shear at ground level. Do not use the caddy with the grass shear in a raised position.  Insert the notched end of the lower shaft into the handle assembly.  Align the hole and insert the bolt.  Install the nut and tighten securely. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. INSTALLING/REMOVING THE GRASS SHEAR See Figure 3. Installing the grass shear:  Remove the battery.  Raise the cover over the receptacle on the grass shear.  Stand the caddy upright onto its wheels with the handle in the air. Hold securely.  Lower the grass shear onto the caddy and align the re- ceptacle on the shear to the connector on the caddy.  Once aligned, press the grass shear handle into the caddy support.  Make sure the base of the cutting shear plate clicks into place by pressing the top of the shear into the caddy. The grass shear must be locked securely onto the caddy before use. NOTE: Be careful when pressing the shear into the caddy support and base to avoid any p­ inching. Removing the grass shear:  Remove the battery.  Raise the handle while making sure the wheels and the grass shear blade is pressing against the ground. Apply pressure until the shear loosens from the caddy.  Lift the shear to remove from the caddy support.  Replace the cover over the receptacle on the grass shear. INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purpose listed below:  Cutting thicker weeds, pulpy stalks and grass. WARNING: Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. 4 - English