Ryobi Expand-It RY15523A User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION/MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
40 VOLT POWER HEAD
40 V BLOC MOTEUR
40 V CABEZAL MOTOR
RY40006
Important Safety Instructions......... 2-3
Symbols .............................................4
Features .............................................5
Assembly........................................ 5-6
Operation ....................................... 6-7
Maintenance.......................................8
Troubleshooting..................................8
Parts Ordering and
Service ............................... Back Page
Instructions importantes
concernant la securite..................... 2-3
Symboles ...........................................4
Caractéristiques .................................5
Assemblage.................................... 5-6
Utilisation ....................................... 6-7
Entretien .............................................8
Dépannage.........................................8
Commande de pièces
et réparation..................... Page arrière
Instrucciones de seguidad impor-
tantes ............................................. 2-3
Símbolos ............................................4
Características ...................................5
Armado........................................... 5-6
Funcionamiento.............................. 6-7
Mantenimiento ...................................8
Corrección de problemas...................8
Pedidos de piezas
y servicio ....................... Pág. posterior
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour
réduire les risques de blessures,
l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendrele manueld’utilisation avant
d’employer ce produit.
ADVERTENCIA: Parareducir
elriesgo delesiones, elusuariodebe leer
y comprender el manual del operador
antes de usar este producto.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
CONSERVER CE MANUEL
POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL
PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS

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WARNING!
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in any part of the
tool.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the op-
eration is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
Dress Properly – Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals or similar
lightweight footwear, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
Use of footwear and gloves with electrical protection is
recommended. Footwear should protect feet and improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entangle-
ment in moving parts.
Keep children away – Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 50 ft. away.
Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medi-
cation.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Avoid Dangerous Environments – Don’t expose appliance
to rain or wet conditions. Water entering an appliance will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended. Use the correct tool
for your application.
Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
Do not overreach – Keep firm footing and balance. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance.
Avoid accidental starting – Be sure switch trigger is in
the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch trigger or
inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.
Do not use tool if switch trigger does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch trigger
is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect power head – Disconnect battery pack from
the appliance before storing, servicing, or changing ac-
cessories such as cutting line. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufac-
turer’s recommended attachments.
Maintain appliance with care –Replace string head if
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the
string head is properly installed and securely fastened.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Follow instruc-
tions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect
charger cord periodically and, if damaged, have it re-
placed. Keep power head handles dry, clean, and free
from grease and oil.
Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appli-
ance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing and any other condition that may effect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center un-
less indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached.
Use only the manufacturer’s replacement string in the
cutting head when using a string trimmer attachment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 988000-842.
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or
heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly
injury.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ig-
nition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, never use any cordless product in the
presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel
debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water im-
mediately.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Do not use, store, or charge battery packs or products
in locations where the temperature is less than 50°F or
more than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your
skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neu-
tralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your
eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes,
then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this power tool.
If you loan someone this power tool, loan them these
instructions also.
Do not use any other cutting attachment, for example,
metal wire, rope, or the like. To install any other brand of
cutting head to the string trimmer attachment can result
in serious personal injury.
Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
and in good condition.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
string head below waist level. Never cut with the string
head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.
Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain. Do
not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. Saw chain continues to move
after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the extended-reach pruner may result in
serious personal injury.
Carry the extended-reach pruner by the handle with the
saw chain stopped. When transporting or storing the
extended-reach pruner, always fit the saw chain device
cover. Proper handling of the extended-reach pruner will
reduce possible personal injury from the saw chain.
Store idle appliances indoors – When not in use, power
head and attachments should be stored indoors in a dry,
locked place out of the reach of children.
Never use flailing devices, wire or rope on any attachment.
Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid over-
heating the motor. Clean after each use.
Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not
in use. Carry the unit with the motor stopped.
Store out of the reach of children.
Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your bat-
tery tool or when changing accessories. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the appliance.
Keep hands away from blades.
Do not allow power head to be used as a toy. Close at-
tention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and char-
ger terminals with wet hands.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAN BE FOUND
IN THE APPLICABLE ATTACHMENT’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper in-
terpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert
Risk of fire and burns. Do not expose battery, battery compartment,
or electronic components to rain, water, or liquids. Do not operate
on wet ground.
Keep Bystanders
Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property
damage.
No Blade Do not install or use any type of blade on a product displaying this
symbol.
Recycle Symbol
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your
local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/
or disposal options.
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
o
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
V Volts Voltage
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
SYMBOLS

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WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories 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:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
product when assembling parts.
INSTALLING AN ATTACHMENT TO THE
POWER HEAD
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Read and understand entire Operator’s Manual for each
optional attachment used on this power head and follow
all warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions could result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
This 40 V power head is designed to be used only with the
attachment models that are specified in this Operator’s
Manual. It is not designed to be used with brush cutters
or other attachment models. Use of other attachments
could cause serious personal injuries or property damage.
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR POWER HEAD
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
HANDLE OVERMOLD
Handle overmold provides added user comfort.
TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
The trigger lock-out prevents accidental starting.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Power Head
Front Handle
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.